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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.08, 13,886.87 and 5,586.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.08, 13,886.87 and 5,586.74 is: 7,709.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.08 : 13,886.87 = 5,586.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.08/13,886.87 = 5,586.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.08x = 13,886.87 × 5,586.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.08x = 77,582,234.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,582,234.74/10,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,709.59

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