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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.54, 13,806.58 and 5,814.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.54, 13,806.58 and 5,814.22 is: 8,024.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.54 : 13,806.58 = 5,814.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.54/13,806.58 = 5,814.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.54x = 13,806.58 × 5,814.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.54x = 80,274,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,274,493.57/10,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,024.61

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