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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.64, 13,844.88 and 5,839.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.64, 13,844.88 and 5,839.92 is: 8,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.64 : 13,844.88 = 5,839.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.64/13,844.88 = 5,839.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.64x = 13,844.88 × 5,839.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.64x = 80,852,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,852,991.61/10,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,059.80

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