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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.63, 13,886.94 and 5,587.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.63, 13,886.94 and 5,587.30 is: 7,709.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.63 : 13,886.94 = 5,587.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.63/13,886.94 = 5,587.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.63x = 13,886.94 × 5,587.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.63x = 77,590,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,590,499.86/10,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,709.99

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