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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.88, 13,851.26 and 6,057.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.88, 13,851.26 and 6,057.21 is: 8,359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.88 : 13,851.26 = 6,057.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.88/13,851.26 = 6,057.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.88x = 13,851.26 × 6,057.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.88x = 83,899,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,899,960.30/10,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,359.17

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