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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,018.08, 15,002.51 and 8,029.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,018.08, 15,002.51 and 8,029.73 is: 12,024.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,018.08 : 15,002.51 = 8,029.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,018.08/15,002.51 = 8,029.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,018.08x = 15,002.51 × 8,029.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,018.08x = 120,465,989.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,465,989.46/10,018.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.86

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