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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.48, 13,865.61 and 5,571.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.48, 13,865.61 and 5,571.15 is: 7,688.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.48 : 13,865.61 = 5,571.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.48/13,865.61 = 5,571.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.48x = 13,865.61 × 5,571.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.48x = 77,247,393.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,247,393.15/10,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,688.24

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