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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.58, 13,947.84 and 5,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.58, 13,947.84 and 5,858.76 is: 8,085.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.58 : 13,947.84 = 5,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.58/13,947.84 = 5,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.58x = 13,947.84 × 5,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.58x = 81,717,047.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,717,047.08/10,106.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,085.53

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