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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,045.79, 13,862.93 and 5,569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,045.79, 13,862.93 and 5,569.52 is: 7,685.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,045.79 : 13,862.93 = 5,569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,045.79/13,862.93 = 5,569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,045.79x = 13,862.93 × 5,569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,045.79x = 77,209,865.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,209,865.89/10,045.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,685.80

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