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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.54, 13,814.85 and 5,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.54, 13,814.85 and 5,975.80 is: 8,249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.54 : 13,814.85 = 5,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.54/13,814.85 = 5,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.54x = 13,814.85 × 5,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.54x = 82,554,780.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,554,780.63/10,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,249.26

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