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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.33, 14,996.41 and 5,626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.33, 14,996.41 and 5,626.04 is: 8,430.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.33 : 14,996.41 = 5,626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.33/14,996.41 = 5,626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.33x = 14,996.41 × 5,626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.33x = 84,370,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,370,313.47/10,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,430.86

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