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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.35, 13,815.57 and 5,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.35, 13,815.57 and 5,535 is: 7,638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.35 : 13,815.57 = 5,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.35/13,815.57 = 5,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.35x = 13,815.57 × 5,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.35x = 76,469,179.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,469,179.95/10,011.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,638.25

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