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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,045.91, 13,863.69 and 5,569.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,045.91, 13,863.69 and 5,569.39 is: 7,685.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,045.91 : 13,863.69 = 5,569.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,045.91/13,863.69 = 5,569.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,045.91x = 13,863.69 × 5,569.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,045.91x = 77,212,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,212,282.53/10,045.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,685.95

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