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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.38, 15,011.16 and 5,325.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.38, 15,011.16 and 5,325.31 is: 7,992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.38 : 15,011.16 = 5,325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.38/15,011.16 = 5,325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.38x = 15,011.16 × 5,325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.38x = 79,939,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,939,005.40/10,001.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,992.80

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