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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.97, 13,859.61 and 5,792.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.97, 13,859.61 and 5,792.26 is: 7,994.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.97 : 13,859.61 = 5,792.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.97/13,859.61 = 5,792.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.97x = 13,859.61 × 5,792.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.97x = 80,278,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,278,464.62/10,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.29

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