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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.68, 13,868.52 and 5,573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.68, 13,868.52 and 5,573.44 is: 7,691.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.68 : 13,868.52 = 5,573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.68/13,868.52 = 5,573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.68x = 13,868.52 × 5,573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.68x = 77,295,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,295,364.11/10,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.33

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