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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.77, 15,982.12 and 5,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.77, 15,982.12 and 5,036.44 is: 7,547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.77 : 15,982.12 = 5,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.77/15,982.12 = 5,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.77x = 15,982.12 × 5,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.77x = 80,492,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,492,908.54/10,664.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,547.55

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