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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.07, 15,398.35 and 5,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.07, 15,398.35 and 5,001.50 is: 7,500.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.07 : 15,398.35 = 5,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.07/15,398.35 = 5,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.07x = 15,398.35 × 5,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.07x = 77,014,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,014,873.52/10,268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,500.43

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