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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.22, 13,852.53 and 6,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.22, 13,852.53 and 6,059.70 is: 8,360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.22 : 13,852.53 = 6,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.22/13,852.53 = 6,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.22x = 13,852.53 × 6,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.22x = 83,942,176.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,942,176.04/10,040.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.59

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