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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.97, 13,850.83 and 6,058.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.97, 13,850.83 and 6,058.25 is: 8,360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.97 : 13,850.83 = 6,058.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.97/13,850.83 = 6,058.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.97x = 13,850.83 × 6,058.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.97x = 83,911,790.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,911,790.85/10,036.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.27

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