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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.64, 13,824.48 and 5,826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.64, 13,824.48 and 5,826.24 is: 8,041.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.64 : 13,824.48 = 5,826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.64/13,824.48 = 5,826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.64x = 13,824.48 × 5,826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.64x = 80,544,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,544,738.36/10,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.09

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