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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.30, 15,007.54 and 5,849.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.30, 15,007.54 and 5,849.35 is: 8,771.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.30 : 15,007.54 = 5,849.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.30/15,007.54 = 5,849.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.30x = 15,007.54 × 5,849.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.30x = 87,784,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,784,354.10/10,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.16

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