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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,051.93, 13,872.52 and 5,577.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,051.93, 13,872.52 and 5,577.13 is: 7,696.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,051.93 : 13,872.52 = 5,577.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,051.93/13,872.52 = 5,577.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,051.93x = 13,872.52 × 5,577.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,051.93x = 77,368,847.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,368,847.47/10,051.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.91

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