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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.08, 15,835.90 and 5,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.08, 15,835.90 and 5,005.44 is: 7,511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.08 : 15,835.90 = 5,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.08/15,835.90 = 5,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.08x = 15,835.90 × 5,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.08x = 79,265,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,265,647.30/10,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.85

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