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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.41, 15,026.22 and 5,335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.41, 15,026.22 and 5,335.34 is: 8,007.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.41 : 15,026.22 = 5,335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.41/15,026.22 = 5,335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.41x = 15,026.22 × 5,335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.41x = 80,169,992.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,169,992.61/10,011.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.86

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