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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.55, 15,851.69 and 5,018.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.55, 15,851.69 and 5,018.03 is: 7,527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.55 : 15,851.69 = 5,018.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.55/15,851.69 = 5,018.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.55x = 15,851.69 × 5,018.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.55x = 79,544,255.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,544,255.97/10,567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.22

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