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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.67, 13,864.26 and 5,570.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.67, 13,864.26 and 5,570.43 is: 7,687.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.67 : 13,864.26 = 5,570.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.67/13,864.26 = 5,570.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.67x = 13,864.26 × 5,570.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.67x = 77,229,889.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,229,889.83/10,046.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.11

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