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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.03, 13,878.99 and 5,864.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.03, 13,878.99 and 5,864.28 is: 8,093.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.03 : 13,878.99 = 5,864.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.03/13,878.99 = 5,864.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.03x = 13,878.99 × 5,864.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.03x = 81,390,283.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,390,283.48/10,056.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.68

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