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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,075.76, 13,902.96 and 5,825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,075.76, 13,902.96 and 5,825.24 is: 8,037.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,075.76 : 13,902.96 = 5,825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,075.76/13,902.96 = 5,825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,075.76x = 13,902.96 × 5,825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,075.76x = 80,988,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,988,078.71/10,075.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,037.91

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