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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,082.32, 13,913.30 and 5,833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,082.32, 13,913.30 and 5,833.28 is: 8,049.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082.32 : 13,913.30 = 5,833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082.32/13,913.30 = 5,833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082.32x = 13,913.30 × 5,833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082.32x = 81,160,174.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,160,174.62/10,082.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.75

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