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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.72, 13,804.68 and 5,527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.72, 13,804.68 and 5,527.24 is: 7,627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.72 : 13,804.68 = 5,527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.72/13,804.68 = 5,527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.72x = 13,804.68 × 5,527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.72x = 76,301,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,301,779.48/10,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,627.34

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