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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.88, 13,847.94 and 5,558.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.88, 13,847.94 and 5,558.58 is: 7,670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.88 : 13,847.94 = 5,558.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.88/13,847.94 = 5,558.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.88x = 13,847.94 × 5,558.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.88x = 76,974,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,974,882.33/10,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.73

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