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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,069.85, 13,894.72 and 5,821.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,069.85, 13,894.72 and 5,821.31 is: 8,032.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,069.85 : 13,894.72 = 5,821.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,069.85/13,894.72 = 5,821.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,069.85x = 13,894.72 × 5,821.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,069.85x = 80,885,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,885,472.48/10,069.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.44

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