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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.91, 13,851.05 and 5,560.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.91, 13,851.05 and 5,560.73 is: 7,673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.91 : 13,851.05 = 5,560.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.91/13,851.05 = 5,560.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.91x = 13,851.05 × 5,560.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.91x = 77,022,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,022,013.34/10,036.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,673.88

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