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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.25, 13,882.93 and 5,583.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.25, 13,882.93 and 5,583.73 is: 7,705.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.25 : 13,882.93 = 5,583.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.25/13,882.93 = 5,583.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.25x = 13,882.93 × 5,583.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.25x = 77,518,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,518,518.77/10,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,705.43

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