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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.61, 13,875.53 and 5,806.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.61, 13,875.53 and 5,806.62 is: 8,012.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.61 : 13,875.53 = 5,806.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.61/13,875.53 = 5,806.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.61x = 13,875.53 × 5,806.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.61x = 80,569,900.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,569,900.98/10,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.43

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