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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.52, 13,855.98 and 5,565.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.52, 13,855.98 and 5,565.05 is: 7,679.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.52 : 13,855.98 = 5,565.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.52/13,855.98 = 5,565.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.52x = 13,855.98 × 5,565.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.52x = 77,109,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,109,221.50/10,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.04

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