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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.03, 15,015.98 and 5,855.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.03, 15,015.98 and 5,855.39 is: 8,780.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.03 : 15,015.98 = 5,855.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.03/15,015.98 = 5,855.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.03x = 15,015.98 × 5,855.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.03x = 87,924,415.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,924,415.00/10,014.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,780.12

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