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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.92, 15,012.66 and 5,848.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.92, 15,012.66 and 5,848.36 is: 8,773.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.92 : 15,012.66 = 5,848.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.92/15,012.66 = 5,848.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.92x = 15,012.66 × 5,848.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.92x = 87,799,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,799,440.24/10,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.00

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