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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.43, 13,845.61 and 5,556.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.43, 13,845.61 and 5,556.92 is: 7,668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.43 : 13,845.61 = 5,556.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.43/13,845.61 = 5,556.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.43x = 13,845.61 × 5,556.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.43x = 76,938,888.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,938,888.68/10,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,668.25

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