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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.04, 13,847.46 and 6,055.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.04, 13,847.46 and 6,055.08 is: 8,356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.04 : 13,847.46 = 6,055.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.04/13,847.46 = 6,055.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.04x = 13,847.46 × 6,055.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.04x = 83,847,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,847,478.10/10,034.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.30

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