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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.41, 15,099.62 and 5,684.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.41, 15,099.62 and 5,684.18 is: 8,526.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.41 : 15,099.62 = 5,684.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.41/15,099.62 = 5,684.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.41x = 15,099.62 × 5,684.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.41x = 85,828,854.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,828,854.09/10,066.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,526.26

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