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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.24, 13,864.56 and 5,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.24, 13,864.56 and 5,856 is: 8,078.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.24 : 13,864.56 = 5,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.24/13,864.56 = 5,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.24x = 13,864.56 × 5,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.24x = 81,190,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,190,863.36/10,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.50

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