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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.96, 13,849.95 and 5,785.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.96, 13,849.95 and 5,785.25 is: 7,984.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.96 : 13,849.95 = 5,785.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.96/13,849.95 = 5,785.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.96x = 13,849.95 × 5,785.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.96x = 80,125,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,125,353.99/10,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,984.63

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