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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.56, 13,814.46 and 5,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.56, 13,814.46 and 5,817 is: 8,028.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.56 : 13,814.46 = 5,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.56/13,814.46 = 5,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.56x = 13,814.46 × 5,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.56x = 80,358,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,358,713.82/10,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,028.20

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