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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.28, 13,879.97 and 5,810.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.28, 13,879.97 and 5,810.78 is: 8,017.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.28 : 13,879.97 = 5,810.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.28/13,879.97 = 5,810.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.28x = 13,879.97 × 5,810.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.28x = 80,653,353.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,653,353.62/10,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,017.01

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