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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,042.58, 13,861.63 and 6,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,042.58, 13,861.63 and 6,063.96 is: 8,370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,042.58 : 13,861.63 = 6,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,042.58/13,861.63 = 6,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,042.58x = 13,861.63 × 6,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,042.58x = 84,056,429.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,056,429.42/10,042.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,370.00

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