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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,042.39, 13,858.85 and 6,062.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,042.39, 13,858.85 and 6,062.73 is: 8,366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,042.39 : 13,858.85 = 6,062.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,042.39/13,858.85 = 6,062.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,042.39x = 13,858.85 × 6,062.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,042.39x = 84,022,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,022,465.66/10,042.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.78

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