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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.72, 13,807.35 and 5,529.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.72, 13,807.35 and 5,529.35 is: 7,630.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.72 : 13,807.35 = 5,529.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.72/13,807.35 = 5,529.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.72x = 13,807.35 × 5,529.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.72x = 76,345,574.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,345,574.04/10,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,630.96

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