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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.33, 13,867.16 and 5,573.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.33, 13,867.16 and 5,573.07 is: 7,690.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.33 : 13,867.16 = 5,573.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.33/13,867.16 = 5,573.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.33x = 13,867.16 × 5,573.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.33x = 77,282,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,282,672.54/10,049.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,690.33

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