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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.72, 13,868.92 and 5,573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.72, 13,868.92 and 5,573.28 is: 7,690.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.72 : 13,868.92 = 5,573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.72/13,868.92 = 5,573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.72x = 13,868.92 × 5,573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.72x = 77,295,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,295,374.46/10,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,690.53

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