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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.06, 13,849.40 and 6,059.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.06, 13,849.40 and 6,059.50 is: 8,361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.06 : 13,849.40 = 6,059.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.06/13,849.40 = 6,059.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.06x = 13,849.40 × 6,059.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.06x = 83,920,419.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,920,419.83/10,036.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.89

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