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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.52, 13,878.06 and 5,805.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.52, 13,878.06 and 5,805.74 is: 8,012.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.52 : 13,878.06 = 5,805.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.52/13,878.06 = 5,805.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.52x = 13,878.06 × 5,805.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.52x = 80,572,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,572,408.06/10,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.75

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