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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.29, 13,845.74 and 5,557.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.29, 13,845.74 and 5,557.08 is: 7,668.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.29 : 13,845.74 = 5,557.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.29/13,845.74 = 5,557.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.29x = 13,845.74 × 5,557.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.29x = 76,941,916.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,941,916.92/10,033.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,668.66

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