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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.70, 13,847.79 and 5,558.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.70, 13,847.79 and 5,558.46 is: 7,670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.70 : 13,847.79 = 5,558.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.70/13,847.79 = 5,558.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.70x = 13,847.79 × 5,558.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.70x = 76,972,386.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,972,386.80/10,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.62

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