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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.82, 15,325.53 and 5,017.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.82, 15,325.53 and 5,017.05 is: 7,527.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.82 : 15,325.53 = 5,017.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.82/15,325.53 = 5,017.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.82x = 15,325.53 × 5,017.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.82x = 76,888,950.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,888,950.29/10,214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.20

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