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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.97, 13,829.72 and 5,545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.97, 13,829.72 and 5,545.46 is: 7,652.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.97 : 13,829.72 = 5,545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.97/13,829.72 = 5,545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.97x = 13,829.72 × 5,545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.97x = 76,692,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,692,062.20/10,021.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,652.40

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