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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.47, 14,990.27 and 5,379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.47, 14,990.27 and 5,379.75 is: 8,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.47 : 14,990.27 = 5,379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.47/14,990.27 = 5,379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.47x = 14,990.27 × 5,379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.47x = 80,643,878.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,643,878.13/10,006.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,059.17

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