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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.59, 13,955.83 and 5,865.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.59, 13,955.83 and 5,865.37 is: 8,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.59 : 13,955.83 = 5,865.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.59/13,955.83 = 5,865.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.59x = 13,955.83 × 5,865.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.59x = 81,856,106.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,856,106.61/10,111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,095.28

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