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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,513.80, 15,770.70 and 10,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,513.80, 15,770.70 and 10,001.80 is: 15,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,513.80 : 15,770.70 = 10,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,513.80/15,770.70 = 10,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,513.80x = 15,770.70 × 10,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,513.80x = 157,735,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,735,387.26/10,513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,002.70

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