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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,045.64, 13,863.33 and 6,065.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,045.64, 13,863.33 and 6,065.96 is: 8,371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,045.64 : 13,863.33 = 6,065.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,045.64/13,863.33 = 6,065.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,045.64x = 13,863.33 × 6,065.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,045.64x = 84,094,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,094,405.25/10,045.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,371.23

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