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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.97, 15,425.51 and 5,014.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.97, 15,425.51 and 5,014.69 is: 7,521.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.97 : 15,425.51 = 5,014.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.97/15,425.51 = 5,014.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.97x = 15,425.51 × 5,014.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.97x = 77,354,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,354,150.74/10,284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,521.09

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