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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.05, 13,809.59 and 5,530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.05, 13,809.59 and 5,530.68 is: 7,632.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.05 : 13,809.59 = 5,530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.05/13,809.59 = 5,530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.05x = 13,809.59 × 5,530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.05x = 76,376,395.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,376,395.57/10,007.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.26

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