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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.08, 15,006.51 and 5,632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.08, 15,006.51 and 5,632.76 is: 8,440.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.08 : 15,006.51 = 5,632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.08/15,006.51 = 5,632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.08x = 15,006.51 × 5,632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.08x = 84,528,069.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,528,069.27/10,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,440.92

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