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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.60, 15,033.26 and 5,343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.60, 15,033.26 and 5,343.64 is: 8,011.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.60 : 15,033.26 = 5,343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.60/15,033.26 = 5,343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.60x = 15,033.26 × 5,343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.60x = 80,332,329.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,332,329.47/10,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.92

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