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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.79, 13,864.31 and 5,570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.79, 13,864.31 and 5,570.52 is: 7,687.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.79 : 13,864.31 = 5,570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.79/13,864.31 = 5,570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.79x = 13,864.31 × 5,570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.79x = 77,231,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,231,416.14/10,046.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.17

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