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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.58, 13,866.69 and 5,855.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.58, 13,866.69 and 5,855.86 is: 8,079.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.58 : 13,866.69 = 5,855.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.58/13,866.69 = 5,855.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.58x = 13,866.69 × 5,855.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.58x = 81,201,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,201,395.30/10,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.27

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