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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,090.56, 13,924.90 and 5,553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,090.56, 13,924.90 and 5,553.52 is: 7,663.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,090.56 : 13,924.90 = 5,553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,090.56/13,924.90 = 5,553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,090.56x = 13,924.90 × 5,553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,090.56x = 77,332,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,332,210.65/10,090.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.82

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