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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.14, 13,851.72 and 6,060.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.14, 13,851.72 and 6,060.10 is: 8,358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.14 : 13,851.72 = 6,060.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.14/13,851.72 = 6,060.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.14x = 13,851.72 × 6,060.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.14x = 83,942,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,942,808.37/10,043.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.22

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