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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.54, 13,858.30 and 5,566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.54, 13,858.30 and 5,566.26 is: 7,681.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.54 : 13,858.30 = 5,566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.54/13,858.30 = 5,566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.54x = 13,858.30 × 5,566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.54x = 77,138,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,138,900.96/10,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,681.98

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