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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.77, 13,877.89 and 5,809.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.77, 13,877.89 and 5,809.27 is: 8,014.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.77 : 13,877.89 = 5,809.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.77/13,877.89 = 5,809.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.77x = 13,877.89 × 5,809.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.77x = 80,620,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,620,403.18/10,058.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.93

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