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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.22, 13,868.40 and 5,573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.22, 13,868.40 and 5,573.96 is: 7,691.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.22 : 13,868.40 = 5,573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.22/13,868.40 = 5,573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.22x = 13,868.40 × 5,573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.22x = 77,301,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,301,878.99/10,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.56

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