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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.28, 13,885.59 and 5,813.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.28, 13,885.59 and 5,813.29 is: 8,022.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.28 : 13,885.59 = 5,813.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.28/13,885.59 = 5,813.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.28x = 13,885.59 × 5,813.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.28x = 80,720,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,720,961.49/10,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,022.13

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