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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.69, 13,856.51 and 6,061.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.69, 13,856.51 and 6,061.02 is: 8,364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.69 : 13,856.51 = 6,061.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.69/13,856.51 = 6,061.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.69x = 13,856.51 × 6,061.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.69x = 83,984,584.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,984,584.24/10,040.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.42

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