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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.99, 15,074.58 and 5,380.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.99, 15,074.58 and 5,380.67 is: 8,062.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.99 : 15,074.58 = 5,380.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.99/15,074.58 = 5,380.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.99x = 15,074.58 × 5,380.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.99x = 81,111,265.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,111,265.00/10,059.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.76

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