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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.91, 13,864.66 and 5,570.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.91, 13,864.66 and 5,570.66 is: 7,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.91 : 13,864.66 = 5,570.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.91/13,864.66 = 5,570.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.91x = 13,864.66 × 5,570.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.91x = 77,235,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,235,306.88/10,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.47

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