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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,069.47, 13,895.87 and 5,877.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,069.47, 13,895.87 and 5,877.72 is: 8,111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,069.47 : 13,895.87 = 5,877.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,069.47/13,895.87 = 5,877.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,069.47x = 13,895.87 × 5,877.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,069.47x = 81,676,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,676,003.63/10,069.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.25

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