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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.44, 13,858.01 and 5,565.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.44, 13,858.01 and 5,565.59 is: 7,680.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.44 : 13,858.01 = 5,565.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.44/13,858.01 = 5,565.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.44x = 13,858.01 × 5,565.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.44x = 77,128,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,128,001.88/10,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,680.97

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