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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.96, 13,850.34 and 6,056.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.96, 13,850.34 and 6,056.86 is: 8,358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.96 : 13,850.34 = 6,056.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.96/13,850.34 = 6,056.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.96x = 13,850.34 × 6,056.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.96x = 83,889,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,889,570.33/10,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.90

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