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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.68, 15,059.45 and 7,850.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.68, 15,059.45 and 7,850.25 is: 11,775.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.68 : 15,059.45 = 7,850.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.68/15,059.45 = 7,850.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.68x = 15,059.45 × 7,850.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.68x = 118,220,466.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,220,466.99/10,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,775.32

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