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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.41, 13,854.90 and 6,060.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.41, 13,854.90 and 6,060.47 is: 8,363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.41 : 13,854.90 = 6,060.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.41/13,854.90 = 6,060.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.41x = 13,854.90 × 6,060.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.41x = 83,967,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,967,205.80/10,039.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.76

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