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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,093.77, 13,931.43 and 5,844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,093.77, 13,931.43 and 5,844.24 is: 8,066.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,093.77 : 13,931.43 = 5,844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,093.77/13,931.43 = 5,844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,093.77x = 13,931.43 × 5,844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,093.77x = 81,418,620.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,418,620.46/10,093.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,066.23

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