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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,012.32, 15,008.22 and 5,066.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,012.32, 15,008.22 and 5,066.96 is: 7,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,012.32 : 15,008.22 = 5,066.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,012.32/15,008.22 = 5,066.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,012.32x = 15,008.22 × 5,066.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,012.32x = 76,046,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,046,050.41/10,012.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.25

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