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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.99, 15,070.08 and 5,377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.99, 15,070.08 and 5,377.66 is: 8,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.99 : 15,070.08 = 5,377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.99/15,070.08 = 5,377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.99x = 15,070.08 × 5,377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.99x = 81,041,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,041,748.90/10,056.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.25

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