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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.81, 13,853.69 and 6,057.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.81, 13,853.69 and 6,057.25 is: 8,360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.81 : 13,853.69 = 6,057.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.81/13,853.69 = 6,057.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.81x = 13,853.69 × 6,057.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.81x = 83,915,233.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,915,233.47/10,036.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.75

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