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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.03, 13,883.50 and 5,811.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.03, 13,883.50 and 5,811.27 is: 8,019.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.03 : 13,883.50 = 5,811.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.03/13,883.50 = 5,811.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.03x = 13,883.50 × 5,811.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.03x = 80,680,668.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,680,668.57/10,060.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,019.93

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