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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.06, 13,851.27 and 6,055.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.06, 13,851.27 and 6,055.50 is: 8,358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.06 : 13,851.27 = 6,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.06/13,851.27 = 6,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.06x = 13,851.27 × 6,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.06x = 83,876,365.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,876,365.49/10,035.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.33

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