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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.62, 13,868.23 and 5,573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.62, 13,868.23 and 5,573.34 is: 7,691.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.62 : 13,868.23 = 5,573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.62/13,868.23 = 5,573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.62x = 13,868.23 × 5,573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.62x = 77,292,360.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,292,360.99/10,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.07

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