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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.95, 15,061.68 and 5,108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.95, 15,061.68 and 5,108.14 is: 7,666.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.95 : 15,061.68 = 5,108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.95/15,061.68 = 5,108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.95x = 15,061.68 × 5,108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.95x = 76,937,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,937,170.08/10,034.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,666.92

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