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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.01, 15,009.06 and 5,328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.01, 15,009.06 and 5,328.02 is: 7,989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.01 : 15,009.06 = 5,328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.01/15,009.06 = 5,328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.01x = 15,009.06 × 5,328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.01x = 79,968,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,968,571.86/10,009.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,989.66

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