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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.73, 13,802.19 and 5,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.73, 13,802.19 and 5,525.44 is: 7,624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.73 : 13,802.19 = 5,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.73/13,802.19 = 5,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.73x = 13,802.19 × 5,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.73x = 76,263,117.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,263,117.49/10,001.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,624.99

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