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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.76, 13,858.19 and 5,794.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.76, 13,858.19 and 5,794.56 is: 7,997.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.76 : 13,858.19 = 5,794.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.76/13,858.19 = 5,794.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.76x = 13,858.19 × 5,794.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.76x = 80,302,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,302,113.45/10,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.61

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