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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,013.76, 15,007.68 and 5,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,013.76, 15,007.68 and 5,322.24 is: 7,976.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,013.76 : 15,007.68 = 5,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,013.76/15,007.68 = 5,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,013.76x = 15,007.68 × 5,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,013.76x = 79,874,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,874,474.80/10,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,976.47

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