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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.08, 13,881.84 and 5,868.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.08, 13,881.84 and 5,868.64 is: 8,099.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.08 : 13,881.84 = 5,868.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.08/13,881.84 = 5,868.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.08x = 13,881.84 × 5,868.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.08x = 81,467,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,467,521.50/10,058.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.71

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