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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.78, 15,886.26 and 5,041.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.78, 15,886.26 and 5,041.08 is: 7,563.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.78 : 15,886.26 = 5,041.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.78/15,886.26 = 5,041.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.78x = 15,886.26 × 5,041.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.78x = 80,083,907.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,083,907.56/10,587.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,563.81

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