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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.36, 15,014.46 and 5,076.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.36, 15,014.46 and 5,076.53 is: 7,619.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.36 : 15,014.46 = 5,076.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.36/15,014.46 = 5,076.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.36x = 15,014.46 × 5,076.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.36x = 76,221,331.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,221,331.24/10,003.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,619.58

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