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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.22, 13,847.25 and 5,841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.22, 13,847.25 and 5,841.28 is: 8,062.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.22 : 13,847.25 = 5,841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.22/13,847.25 = 5,841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.22x = 13,847.25 × 5,841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.22x = 80,885,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,885,664.48/10,032.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.59

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