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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.93, 13,848.32 and 5,558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.93, 13,848.32 and 5,558.76 is: 7,671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.93 : 13,848.32 = 5,558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.93/13,848.32 = 5,558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.93x = 13,848.32 × 5,558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.93x = 76,979,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,979,501.18/10,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,671.15

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