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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.62, 13,840.38 and 5,553.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.62, 13,840.38 and 5,553.29 is: 7,663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.62 : 13,840.38 = 5,553.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.62/13,840.38 = 5,553.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.62x = 13,840.38 × 5,553.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.62x = 76,859,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,859,574.65/10,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.26

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