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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,082.61, 13,913.88 and 5,606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,082.61, 13,913.88 and 5,606.25 is: 7,736.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082.61 : 13,913.88 = 5,606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082.61/13,913.88 = 5,606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082.61x = 13,913.88 × 5,606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082.61x = 78,004,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,004,616.55/10,082.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.55

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