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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,079.73, 13,908.96 and 5,602.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,079.73, 13,908.96 and 5,602.76 is: 7,731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,079.73 : 13,908.96 = 5,602.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,079.73/13,908.96 = 5,602.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,079.73x = 13,908.96 × 5,602.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,079.73x = 77,928,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,928,495.18/10,079.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.21

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