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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.34, 15,052.66 and 5,874.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.34, 15,052.66 and 5,874.38 is: 8,812.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.34 : 15,052.66 = 5,874.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.34/15,052.66 = 5,874.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.34x = 15,052.66 × 5,874.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.34x = 88,425,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,425,044.85/10,034.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,812.24

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