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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,082.61, 13,912.97 and 5,605.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,082.61, 13,912.97 and 5,605.92 is: 7,735.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082.61 : 13,912.97 = 5,605.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082.61/13,912.97 = 5,605.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082.61x = 13,912.97 × 5,605.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082.61x = 77,994,968.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,994,968.75/10,082.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,735.59

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