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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.54, 13,847.73 and 5,786.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.54, 13,847.73 and 5,786.76 is: 7,984.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.54 : 13,847.73 = 5,786.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.54/13,847.73 = 5,786.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.54x = 13,847.73 × 5,786.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.54x = 80,133,490.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,133,490.05/10,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,984.97

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