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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,042.63, 13,859.19 and 6,062.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,042.63, 13,859.19 and 6,062.97 is: 8,367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,042.63 : 13,859.19 = 6,062.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,042.63/13,859.19 = 6,062.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,042.63x = 13,859.19 × 6,062.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,042.63x = 84,027,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,027,853.19/10,042.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,367.12

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