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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.24, 15,001.96 and 5,323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.24, 15,001.96 and 5,323.12 is: 7,982.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.24 : 15,001.96 = 5,323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.24/15,001.96 = 5,323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.24x = 15,001.96 × 5,323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.24x = 79,857,233.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,857,233.32/10,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,982.34

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