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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.59, 13,891.91 and 5,590.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.59, 13,891.91 and 5,590.35 is: 7,714.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.59 : 13,891.91 = 5,590.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.59/13,891.91 = 5,590.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.59x = 13,891.91 × 5,590.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.59x = 77,660,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,660,611.12/10,066.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,714.69

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