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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.02, 15,049.68 and 5,354.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.02, 15,049.68 and 5,354.99 is: 8,030.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.02 : 15,049.68 = 5,354.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.02/15,049.68 = 5,354.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.02x = 15,049.68 × 5,354.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.02x = 80,590,847.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,590,847.01/10,036.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,030.16

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