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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.82, 15,058.01 and 5,595.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.82, 15,058.01 and 5,595.14 is: 8,400.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.82 : 15,058.01 = 5,595.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.82/15,058.01 = 5,595.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.82x = 15,058.01 × 5,595.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.82x = 84,251,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,251,570.81/10,028.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,400.95

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