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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.92, 13,846.95 and 5,784.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.92, 13,846.95 and 5,784.89 is: 7,983.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.92 : 13,846.95 = 5,784.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.92/13,846.95 = 5,784.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.92x = 13,846.95 × 5,784.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.92x = 80,103,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,103,053.66/10,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,983.23

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