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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.70, 15,005.55 and 5,321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.70, 15,005.55 and 5,321.90 is: 7,982.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.70 : 15,005.55 = 5,321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.70/15,005.55 = 5,321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.70x = 15,005.55 × 5,321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.70x = 79,858,036.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,858,036.55/10,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,982.85

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