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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,042.66, 13,858.59 and 6,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,042.66, 13,858.59 and 6,062.32 is: 8,365.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,042.66 : 13,858.59 = 6,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,042.66/13,858.59 = 6,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,042.66x = 13,858.59 × 6,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,042.66x = 84,015,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,015,207.33/10,042.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.83

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