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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.82, 15,019.26 and 5,330.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.82, 15,019.26 and 5,330.73 is: 8,000.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.82 : 15,019.26 = 5,330.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.82/15,019.26 = 5,330.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.82x = 15,019.26 × 5,330.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.82x = 80,063,619.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,063,619.86/10,006.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,000.91

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