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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.59, 13,917.89 and 5,610.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.59, 13,917.89 and 5,610.33 is: 7,741.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.59 : 13,917.89 = 5,610.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.59/13,917.89 = 5,610.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.59x = 13,917.89 × 5,610.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.59x = 78,083,969.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,083,969.83/10,086.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,741.36

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