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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.96, 15,013.04 and 5,850.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.96, 15,013.04 and 5,850.51 is: 8,777.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.96 : 15,013.04 = 5,850.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.96/15,013.04 = 5,850.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.96x = 15,013.04 × 5,850.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.96x = 87,833,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,833,940.65/10,006.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,777.29

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