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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.58, 15,007.26 and 5,633.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.58, 15,007.26 and 5,633.26 is: 8,441.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.58 : 15,007.26 = 5,633.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.58/15,007.26 = 5,633.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.58x = 15,007.26 × 5,633.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.58x = 84,539,797.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,539,797.47/10,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.67

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