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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.51, 13,846.35 and 6,053.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.51, 13,846.35 and 6,053.86 is: 8,354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.51 : 13,846.35 = 6,053.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.51/13,846.35 = 6,053.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.51x = 13,846.35 × 6,053.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.51x = 83,823,807.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,823,807.09/10,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.38

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