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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.59, 13,807.73 and 5,529.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.59, 13,807.73 and 5,529.67 is: 7,630.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.59 : 13,807.73 = 5,529.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.59/13,807.73 = 5,529.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.59x = 13,807.73 × 5,529.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.59x = 76,352,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,352,169.65/10,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,630.95

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