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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.83, 13,828.89 and 5,545.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.83, 13,828.89 and 5,545.29 is: 7,651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.83 : 13,828.89 = 5,545.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.83/13,828.89 = 5,545.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.83x = 13,828.89 × 5,545.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.83x = 76,685,205.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,685,205.43/10,021.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,651.82

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