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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.65, 13,855.69 and 5,847.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.65, 13,855.69 and 5,847.63 is: 8,070.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.65 : 13,855.69 = 5,847.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.65/13,855.69 = 5,847.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.65x = 13,855.69 × 5,847.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.65x = 81,022,879.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,022,879.24/10,039.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.29

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