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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.67, 15,008.07 and 4,668.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.67, 15,008.07 and 4,668.37 is: 7,001.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.67 : 15,008.07 = 4,668.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.67/15,008.07 = 4,668.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.67x = 15,008.07 × 4,668.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.67x = 70,063,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,063,177.47/10,006.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.65

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