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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,076.26, 13,904.81 and 5,599.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,076.26, 13,904.81 and 5,599.97 is: 7,727.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,076.26 : 13,904.81 = 5,599.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,076.26/13,904.81 = 5,599.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,076.26x = 13,904.81 × 5,599.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,076.26x = 77,866,518.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,866,518.86/10,076.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,727.72

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