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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.75, 15,042.63 and 5,094.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.75, 15,042.63 and 5,094.81 is: 7,645.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.75 : 15,042.63 = 5,094.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.75/15,042.63 = 5,094.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.75x = 15,042.63 × 5,094.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.75x = 76,639,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,639,341.75/10,024.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,645.01

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