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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,551.97, 15,823.33 and 5,006.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,551.97, 15,823.33 and 5,006.89 is: 7,508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,551.97 : 15,823.33 = 5,006.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,551.97/15,823.33 = 5,006.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,551.97x = 15,823.33 × 5,006.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,551.97x = 79,225,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,225,672.74/10,551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.14

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