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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.44, 13,859.15 and 5,795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.44, 13,859.15 and 5,795.27 is: 7,998.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.44 : 13,859.15 = 5,795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.44/13,859.15 = 5,795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.44x = 13,859.15 × 5,795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.44x = 80,317,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,317,417.95/10,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.59

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