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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.08, 13,861.14 and 5,853.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.08, 13,861.14 and 5,853.64 is: 8,079.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.08 : 13,861.14 = 5,853.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.08/13,861.14 = 5,853.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.08x = 13,861.14 × 5,853.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.08x = 81,138,123.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,138,123.55/10,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.01

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