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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,547.89, 15,829.62 and 5,001.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,547.89, 15,829.62 and 5,001.22 is: 7,505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,547.89 : 15,829.62 = 5,001.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,547.89/15,829.62 = 5,001.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,547.89x = 15,829.62 × 5,001.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,547.89x = 79,167,412.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,167,412.14/10,547.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,505.52

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