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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.46, 13,855.77 and 6,058.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.46, 13,855.77 and 6,058.50 is: 8,364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.46 : 13,855.77 = 6,058.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.46/13,855.77 = 6,058.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.46x = 13,855.77 × 6,058.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.46x = 83,945,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,945,182.55/10,036.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.02

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