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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,030.64, 14,980.10 and 8,059.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,030.64, 14,980.10 and 8,059.27 is: 12,035.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,030.64 : 14,980.10 = 8,059.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,030.64/14,980.10 = 8,059.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,030.64x = 14,980.10 × 8,059.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,030.64x = 120,728,573.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,728,573.87/10,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.98

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