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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.61, 15,009.71 and 5,850.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.61, 15,009.71 and 5,850.81 is: 8,773.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.61 : 15,009.71 = 5,850.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.61/15,009.71 = 5,850.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.61x = 15,009.71 × 5,850.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.61x = 87,818,932.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,818,932.11/10,009.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.47

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