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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.08, 15,005.88 and 4,812.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.08, 15,005.88 and 4,812.88 is: 7,216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.08 : 15,005.88 = 4,812.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.08/15,005.88 = 4,812.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.08x = 15,005.88 × 4,812.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.08x = 72,221,499.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,221,499.73/10,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,216.32

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