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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.24, 13,863.84 and 5,570.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.24, 13,863.84 and 5,570.30 is: 7,687.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.24 : 13,863.84 = 5,570.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.24/13,863.84 = 5,570.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.24x = 13,863.84 × 5,570.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.24x = 77,225,747.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,225,747.95/10,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.03

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