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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.01, 15,006.06 and 5,326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.01, 15,006.06 and 5,326.02 is: 7,986.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.01 : 15,006.06 = 5,326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.01/15,006.06 = 5,326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.01x = 15,006.06 × 5,326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.01x = 79,922,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,922,575.68/10,007.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,986.66

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