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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.92, 13,846.67 and 5,557.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.92, 13,846.67 and 5,557.66 is: 7,669.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.92 : 13,846.67 = 5,557.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.92/13,846.67 = 5,557.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.92x = 13,846.67 × 5,557.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.92x = 76,955,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,955,021.59/10,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,669.49

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