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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.69, 13,855.13 and 6,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.69, 13,855.13 and 6,060.02 is: 8,363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.69 : 13,855.13 = 6,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.69/13,855.13 = 6,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.69x = 13,855.13 × 6,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.69x = 83,962,417.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,962,417.94/10,039.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.05

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