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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.46, 15,821.08 and 5,005.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.46, 15,821.08 and 5,005.39 is: 7,505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.46 : 15,821.08 = 5,005.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.46/15,821.08 = 5,005.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.46x = 15,821.08 × 5,005.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.46x = 79,190,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,190,701.65/10,550.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,505.90

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