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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.69, 15,199.22 and 7,029.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.69, 15,199.22 and 7,029.41 is: 10,549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.69 : 15,199.22 = 7,029.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.69/15,199.22 = 7,029.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.69x = 15,199.22 × 7,029.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.69x = 106,841,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,841,513.91/10,127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.45

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