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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.43, 13,868.31 and 5,573.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.43, 13,868.31 and 5,573.26 is: 7,691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.43 : 13,868.31 = 5,573.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.43/13,868.31 = 5,573.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.43x = 13,868.31 × 5,573.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.43x = 77,291,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,291,657.62/10,049.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.15

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