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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.07, 15,037.89 and 5,099.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.07, 15,037.89 and 5,099.25 is: 7,648.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.07 : 15,037.89 = 5,099.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.07/15,037.89 = 5,099.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.07x = 15,037.89 × 5,099.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.07x = 76,681,960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,681,960.58/10,026.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,648.26

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