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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,042.08, 13,858.61 and 5,565.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,042.08, 13,858.61 and 5,565.73 is: 7,681.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,042.08 : 13,858.61 = 5,565.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,042.08/13,858.61 = 5,565.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,042.08x = 13,858.61 × 5,565.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,042.08x = 77,133,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,133,281.44/10,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,681.01

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