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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.71, 13,885.93 and 5,812.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.71, 13,885.93 and 5,812.47 is: 8,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.71 : 13,885.93 = 5,812.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.71/13,885.93 = 5,812.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.71x = 13,885.93 × 5,812.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.71x = 80,711,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,711,551.55/10,060.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,022.45

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