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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.07, 13,853.49 and 6,059.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.07, 13,853.49 and 6,059.27 is: 8,361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.07 : 13,853.49 = 6,059.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.07/13,853.49 = 6,059.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.07x = 13,853.49 × 6,059.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.07x = 83,942,036.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,942,036.35/10,039.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.54

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