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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,030.92, 15,018.57 and 6,524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,030.92, 15,018.57 and 6,524.97 is: 9,769.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,030.92 : 15,018.57 = 6,524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,030.92/15,018.57 = 6,524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,030.92x = 15,018.57 × 6,524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,030.92x = 97,995,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,995,718.69/10,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.36

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