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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008, 13,811.04 and 5,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008, 13,811.04 and 5,592 is: 7,716.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008 : 13,811.04 = 5,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008/13,811.04 = 5,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008x = 13,811.04 × 5,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008x = 77,231,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,231,335.68/10,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.96

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