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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.67, 13,802.42 and 5,525.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.67, 13,802.42 and 5,525.33 is: 7,625.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.67 : 13,802.42 = 5,525.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.67/13,802.42 = 5,525.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.67x = 13,802.42 × 5,525.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.67x = 76,262,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,262,925.30/10,001.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,625.02

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