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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.76, 15,008.09 and 5,075.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.76, 15,008.09 and 5,075.27 is: 7,612.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.76 : 15,008.09 = 5,075.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.76/15,008.09 = 5,075.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.76x = 15,008.09 × 5,075.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.76x = 76,170,033.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,170,033.89/10,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,612.62

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