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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,076.55, 13,904.39 and 5,601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,076.55, 13,904.39 and 5,601.24 is: 7,729.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,076.55 : 13,904.39 = 5,601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,076.55/13,904.39 = 5,601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,076.55x = 13,904.39 × 5,601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,076.55x = 77,881,825.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,881,825.44/10,076.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.02

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