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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.84, 13,809.62 and 5,530.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.84, 13,809.62 and 5,530.98 is: 7,632.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.84 : 13,809.62 = 5,530.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.84/13,809.62 = 5,530.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.84x = 13,809.62 × 5,530.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.84x = 76,380,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,380,704.37/10,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.09

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