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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,064.76, 13,888.33 and 5,588.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,064.76, 13,888.33 and 5,588.02 is: 7,710.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064.76 : 13,888.33 = 5,588.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064.76/13,888.33 = 5,588.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064.76x = 13,888.33 × 5,588.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064.76x = 77,608,269.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,608,269.20/10,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,710.89

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