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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.99, 13,879.57 and 5,810.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.99, 13,879.57 and 5,810.49 is: 8,016.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.99 : 13,879.57 = 5,810.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.99/13,879.57 = 5,810.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.99x = 13,879.57 × 5,810.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.99x = 80,647,102.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,647,102.69/10,059.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,016.62

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