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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.52, 13,884.96 and 5,810.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.52, 13,884.96 and 5,810.74 is: 8,019.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.52 : 13,884.96 = 5,810.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.52/13,884.96 = 5,810.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.52x = 13,884.96 × 5,810.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.52x = 80,681,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,681,892.47/10,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,019.65

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