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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.67, 13,869.93 and 5,574.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.67, 13,869.93 and 5,574.27 is: 7,692.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.67 : 13,869.93 = 5,574.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.67/13,869.93 = 5,574.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.67x = 13,869.93 × 5,574.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.67x = 77,314,734.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,314,734.70/10,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,692.50

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