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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.06, 13,855.32 and 5,792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.06, 13,855.32 and 5,792.28 is: 7,992.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.06 : 13,855.32 = 5,792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.06/13,855.32 = 5,792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.06x = 13,855.32 × 5,792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.06x = 80,253,892.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,253,892.93/10,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,992.57

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