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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.71, 15,066.38 and 5,363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.71, 15,066.38 and 5,363.07 is: 8,048.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.71 : 15,066.38 = 5,363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.71/15,066.38 = 5,363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.71x = 15,066.38 × 5,363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.71x = 80,802,023.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,802,023.77/10,039.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,048.24

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