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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.16, 13,845.92 and 5,557.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.16, 13,845.92 and 5,557.67 is: 7,668.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.16 : 13,845.92 = 5,557.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.16/13,845.92 = 5,557.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.16x = 13,845.92 × 5,557.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.16x = 76,950,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,950,957.19/10,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,668.90

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