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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.22, 13,809.41 and 5,530.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.22, 13,809.41 and 5,530.85 is: 7,633.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.22 : 13,809.41 = 5,530.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.22/13,809.41 = 5,530.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.22x = 13,809.41 × 5,530.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.22x = 76,377,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,377,775.30/10,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,633.03

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