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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.38, 15,006.35 and 5,848.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.38, 15,006.35 and 5,848.58 is: 8,770.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.38 : 15,006.35 = 5,848.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.38/15,006.35 = 5,848.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.38x = 15,006.35 × 5,848.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.38x = 87,765,838.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,765,838.48/10,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.11

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