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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.70, 15,064.31 and 5,109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.70, 15,064.31 and 5,109.89 is: 7,669.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.70 : 15,064.31 = 5,109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.70/15,064.31 = 5,109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.70x = 15,064.31 × 5,109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.70x = 76,976,967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,976,967.03/10,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,669.55

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