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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.89, 13,808.01 and 5,529.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.89, 13,808.01 and 5,529.63 is: 7,630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.89 : 13,808.01 = 5,529.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.89/13,808.01 = 5,529.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.89x = 13,808.01 × 5,529.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.89x = 76,353,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,353,186.34/10,005.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,630.83

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