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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.88, 13,849.96 and 6,058.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.88, 13,849.96 and 6,058.64 is: 8,360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.88 : 13,849.96 = 6,058.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.88/13,849.96 = 6,058.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.88x = 13,849.96 × 6,058.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.88x = 83,911,921.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,911,921.65/10,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.36

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