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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.32, 15,033.56 and 5,340.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.32, 15,033.56 and 5,340.26 is: 8,015.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.32 : 15,033.56 = 5,340.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.32/15,033.56 = 5,340.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.32x = 15,033.56 × 5,340.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.32x = 80,283,119.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,283,119.13/10,016.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.23

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