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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,073.78, 13,897.83 and 5,824.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,073.78, 13,897.83 and 5,824.06 is: 8,034.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,073.78 : 13,897.83 = 5,824.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,073.78/13,897.83 = 5,824.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,073.78x = 13,897.83 × 5,824.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,073.78x = 80,941,761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,941,761.05/10,073.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.90

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