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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.80, 13,946.35 and 5,856.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.80, 13,946.35 and 5,856.87 is: 8,082.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.80 : 13,946.35 = 5,856.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.80/13,946.35 = 5,856.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.80x = 13,946.35 × 5,856.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.80x = 81,681,958.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,681,958.92/10,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.68

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