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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.90, 13,865.46 and 5,571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.90, 13,865.46 and 5,571.05 is: 7,688.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.90 : 13,865.46 = 5,571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.90/13,865.46 = 5,571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.90x = 13,865.46 × 5,571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.90x = 77,245,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,245,170.93/10,046.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,688.46

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