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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,070.08, 13,897.14 and 5,821

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,070.08, 13,897.14 and 5,821 is: 8,033.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,070.08 : 13,897.14 = 5,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,070.08/13,897.14 = 5,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,070.08x = 13,897.14 × 5,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,070.08x = 80,895,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,895,251.94/10,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.23

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