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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.79, 15,048.18 and 7,969.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.79, 15,048.18 and 7,969.06 is: 11,949.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.79 : 15,048.18 = 7,969.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.79/15,048.18 = 7,969.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.79x = 15,048.18 × 7,969.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.79x = 119,919,849.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,919,849.31/10,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,949.22

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