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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.70, 15,002.55 and 5,393.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.70, 15,002.55 and 5,393.70 is: 8,090.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.70 : 15,002.55 = 5,393.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.70/15,002.55 = 5,393.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.70x = 15,002.55 × 5,393.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.70x = 80,919,253.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,919,253.94/10,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.55

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