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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,546.54, 15,798.65 and 5,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,546.54, 15,798.65 and 5,005.26 is: 7,497.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,546.54 : 15,798.65 = 5,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,546.54/15,798.65 = 5,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,546.54x = 15,798.65 × 5,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,546.54x = 79,076,325.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,076,325.87/10,546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.85

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