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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.89, 13,815.81 and 5,535.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.89, 13,815.81 and 5,535.29 is: 7,638.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.89 : 13,815.81 = 5,535.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.89/13,815.81 = 5,535.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.89x = 13,815.81 × 5,535.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.89x = 76,474,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,474,445.86/10,011.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,638.37

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