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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.72, 10,539.66 and 5,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.72, 10,539.66 and 5,566 is: 8,360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.72 : 10,539.66 = 5,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.72/10,539.66 = 5,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.72x = 10,539.66 × 5,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.72x = 58,663,747.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,663,747.56/7,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.57

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