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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056, 13,877.28 and 5,863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056, 13,877.28 and 5,863.44 is: 8,091.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056 : 13,877.28 = 5,863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056/13,877.28 = 5,863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056x = 13,877.28 × 5,863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056x = 81,368,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,368,598.64/10,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.55

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