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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.84, 13,853.04 and 6,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.84, 13,853.04 and 6,060.44 is: 8,361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.84 : 13,853.04 = 6,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.84/13,853.04 = 6,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.84x = 13,853.04 × 6,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.84x = 83,955,517.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,955,517.74/10,040.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.40

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