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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.08, 13,863.24 and 5,853.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.08, 13,863.24 and 5,853.36 is: 8,075.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.08 : 13,863.24 = 5,853.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.08/13,863.24 = 5,853.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.08x = 13,863.24 × 5,853.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.08x = 81,146,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,146,534.49/10,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.82

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