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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,087.76, 13,921.62 and 5,611.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,087.76, 13,921.62 and 5,611.59 is: 7,744.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,087.76 : 13,921.62 = 5,611.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,087.76/13,921.62 = 5,611.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,087.76x = 13,921.62 × 5,611.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,087.76x = 78,122,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,122,423.58/10,087.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.28

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