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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.08, 13,811.12 and 5,758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.08, 13,811.12 and 5,758.52 is: 7,945.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.08 : 13,811.12 = 5,758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.08/13,811.12 = 5,758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.08x = 13,811.12 × 5,758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.08x = 79,531,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,531,581.95/10,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,945.94

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