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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.46, 13,847.31 and 5,558.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.46, 13,847.31 and 5,558.13 is: 7,670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.46 : 13,847.31 = 5,558.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.46/13,847.31 = 5,558.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.46x = 13,847.31 × 5,558.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.46x = 76,965,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,965,149.13/10,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.08

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