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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,064.91, 13,889.73 and 5,588.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,064.91, 13,889.73 and 5,588.85 is: 7,712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064.91 : 13,889.73 = 5,588.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064.91/13,889.73 = 5,588.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064.91x = 13,889.73 × 5,588.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064.91x = 77,627,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,627,580.99/10,064.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,712.70

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