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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.16, 15,009.56 and 5,010.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.16, 15,009.56 and 5,010.14 is: 7,516.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.16 : 15,009.56 = 5,010.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.16/15,009.56 = 5,010.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.16x = 15,009.56 × 5,010.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.16x = 75,199,996.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,199,996.94/10,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.12

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