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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.39, 13,887.93 and 5,587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.39, 13,887.93 and 5,587.20 is: 7,710.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.39 : 13,887.93 = 5,587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.39/13,887.93 = 5,587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.39x = 13,887.93 × 5,587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.39x = 77,594,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,594,642.50/10,063.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,710.59

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