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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.56, 13,809.96 and 5,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.56, 13,809.96 and 5,814 is: 8,023.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.56 : 13,809.96 = 5,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.56/13,809.96 = 5,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.56x = 13,809.96 × 5,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.56x = 80,291,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,291,107.44/10,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,023.85

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