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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,083.59, 13,915.48 and 5,607.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,083.59, 13,915.48 and 5,607.73 is: 7,738.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,083.59 : 13,915.48 = 5,607.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,083.59/13,915.48 = 5,607.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,083.59x = 13,915.48 × 5,607.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,083.59x = 78,034,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,034,185.08/10,083.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,738.73

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