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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.68, 13,870.67 and 5,575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.68, 13,870.67 and 5,575.28 is: 7,694.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.68 : 13,870.67 = 5,575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.68/13,870.67 = 5,575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.68x = 13,870.67 × 5,575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.68x = 77,332,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,332,771.81/10,050.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.29

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