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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.62, 13,852.26 and 5,789.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.62, 13,852.26 and 5,789.54 is: 7,991.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.62 : 13,852.26 = 5,789.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.62/13,852.26 = 5,789.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.62x = 13,852.26 × 5,789.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.62x = 80,198,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,198,213.36/10,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.36

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