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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.26, 15,008.84 and 5,075.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.26, 15,008.84 and 5,075.77 is: 7,613.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.26 : 15,008.84 = 5,075.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.26/15,008.84 = 5,075.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.26x = 15,008.84 × 5,075.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.26x = 76,181,344.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,181,344.76/10,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,613.37

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