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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,067.98, 13,892.79 and 5,878.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,067.98, 13,892.79 and 5,878.66 is: 8,111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.98 : 13,892.79 = 5,878.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.98/13,892.79 = 5,878.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.98x = 13,892.79 × 5,878.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.98x = 81,670,988.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,670,988.86/10,067.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.95

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