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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.32, 14,983.26 and 5,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.32, 14,983.26 and 5,065 is: 7,588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.32 : 14,983.26 = 5,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.32/14,983.26 = 5,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.32x = 14,983.26 × 5,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.32x = 75,890,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,890,211.90/10,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,588.02

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