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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.54, 13,844.97 and 5,784.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.54, 13,844.97 and 5,784.76 is: 7,982.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.54 : 13,844.97 = 5,784.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.54/13,844.97 = 5,784.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.54x = 13,844.97 × 5,784.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.54x = 80,089,794.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,089,794.04/10,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,982.21

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