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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.52, 15,011.34 and 5,850.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.52, 15,011.34 and 5,850.44 is: 8,774.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.52 : 15,011.34 = 5,850.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.52/15,011.34 = 5,850.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.52x = 15,011.34 × 5,850.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.52x = 87,822,943.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,822,943.99/10,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.82

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