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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.07, 15,039.39 and 5,100.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.07, 15,039.39 and 5,100.25 is: 7,649.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.07 : 15,039.39 = 5,100.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.07/15,039.39 = 5,100.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.07x = 15,039.39 × 5,100.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.07x = 76,704,648.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,704,648.85/10,027.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,649.76

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