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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.89, 15,016.86 and 5,075.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.89, 15,016.86 and 5,075.26 is: 7,598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.89 : 15,016.86 = 5,075.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.89/15,016.86 = 5,075.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.89x = 15,016.86 × 5,075.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.89x = 76,214,431.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,214,431.34/10,029.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,598.73

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