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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.92, 13,931.30 and 5,845.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.92, 13,931.30 and 5,845.59 is: 8,067.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.92 : 13,931.30 = 5,845.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.92/13,931.30 = 5,845.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.92x = 13,931.30 × 5,845.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.92x = 81,436,682.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,436,682.58/10,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.10

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