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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.91, 13,848.48 and 5,497.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.91, 13,848.48 and 5,497.89 is: 7,587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.91 : 13,848.48 = 5,497.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.91/13,848.48 = 5,497.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.91x = 13,848.48 × 5,497.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.91x = 76,137,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,137,419.71/10,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,587.25

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