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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,083.99, 13,917.74 and 5,834.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,083.99, 13,917.74 and 5,834.55 is: 8,052.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,083.99 : 13,917.74 = 5,834.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,083.99/13,917.74 = 5,834.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,083.99x = 13,917.74 × 5,834.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,083.99x = 81,203,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,203,720.74/10,083.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.74

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