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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,075.92, 13,904.52 and 5,599.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,075.92, 13,904.52 and 5,599.59 is: 7,727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,075.92 : 13,904.52 = 5,599.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,075.92/13,904.52 = 5,599.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,075.92x = 13,904.52 × 5,599.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,075.92x = 77,859,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,859,611.15/10,075.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,727.30

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