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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.13, 13,888.76 and 5,870.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.13, 13,888.76 and 5,870.57 is: 8,102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.13 : 13,888.76 = 5,870.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.13/13,888.76 = 5,870.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.13x = 13,888.76 × 5,870.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.13x = 81,534,839.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,534,839.00/10,063.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,102.34

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