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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.09, 13,855.32 and 6,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.09, 13,855.32 and 6,061.10 is: 8,364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.09 : 13,855.32 = 6,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.09/13,855.32 = 6,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.09x = 13,855.32 × 6,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.09x = 83,978,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,978,410.78/10,040.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.31

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