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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.70, 13,800.96 and 5,525.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.70, 13,800.96 and 5,525.34 is: 7,624.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.70 : 13,800.96 = 5,525.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.70/13,800.96 = 5,525.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.70x = 13,800.96 × 5,525.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.70x = 76,254,996.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,254,996.33/10,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,624.20

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