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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,045.90, 13,864.08 and 5,570.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,045.90, 13,864.08 and 5,570.05 is: 7,687.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,045.90 : 13,864.08 = 5,570.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,045.90/13,864.08 = 5,570.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,045.90x = 13,864.08 × 5,570.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,045.90x = 77,223,618.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,223,618.80/10,045.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.08

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