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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.08, 15,832.90 and 5,003.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.08, 15,832.90 and 5,003.44 is: 7,508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.08 : 15,832.90 = 5,003.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.08/15,832.90 = 5,003.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.08x = 15,832.90 × 5,003.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.08x = 79,218,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,218,972.46/10,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.85

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