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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.72, 13,816.34 and 5,819.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.72, 13,816.34 and 5,819.97 is: 8,031.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.72 : 13,816.34 = 5,819.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.72/13,816.34 = 5,819.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.72x = 13,816.34 × 5,819.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.72x = 80,410,684.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,410,684.31/10,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.66

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