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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.70, 15,325.35 and 5,016.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.70, 15,325.35 and 5,016.93 is: 7,527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.70 : 15,325.35 = 5,016.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.70/15,325.35 = 5,016.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.70x = 15,325.35 × 5,016.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.70x = 76,886,208.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,886,208.18/10,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.02

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