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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.33, 13,803.66 and 5,526.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.33, 13,803.66 and 5,526.09 is: 7,626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.33 : 13,803.66 = 5,526.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.33/13,803.66 = 5,526.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.33x = 13,803.66 × 5,526.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.33x = 76,280,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,280,267.49/10,002.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,626.25

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