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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,082.93, 13,913.90 and 5,545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,082.93, 13,913.90 and 5,545.52 is: 7,652.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082.93 : 13,913.90 = 5,545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082.93/13,913.90 = 5,545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082.93x = 13,913.90 × 5,545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082.93x = 77,159,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,159,786.40/10,082.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,652.52

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