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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,076.67, 15,118.34 and 5,395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,076.67, 15,118.34 and 5,395.64 is: 8,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,076.67 : 15,118.34 = 5,395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,076.67/15,118.34 = 5,395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,076.67x = 15,118.34 × 5,395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,076.67x = 81,573,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,573,017.47/10,076.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,095.24

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