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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,025.94, 15,014.28 and 6,897.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,025.94, 15,014.28 and 6,897.15 is: 10,328.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,025.94 : 15,014.28 = 6,897.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,025.94/15,014.28 = 6,897.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,025.94x = 15,014.28 × 6,897.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,025.94x = 103,555,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,555,741.30/10,025.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,328.78

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