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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.86, 15,044.93 and 5,347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.86, 15,044.93 and 5,347.82 is: 8,026.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.86 : 15,044.93 = 5,347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.86/15,044.93 = 5,347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.86x = 15,044.93 × 5,347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.86x = 80,457,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,457,577.55/10,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,026.61

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