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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,069.59, 13,896.05 and 5,593.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,069.59, 13,896.05 and 5,593.35 is: 7,718.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,069.59 : 13,896.05 = 5,593.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,069.59/13,896.05 = 5,593.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,069.59x = 13,896.05 × 5,593.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,069.59x = 77,725,443.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,725,443.30/10,069.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,718.83

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