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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.73, 13,866.09 and 6,068.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.73, 13,866.09 and 6,068.42 is: 8,375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.73 : 13,866.09 = 6,068.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.73/13,866.09 = 6,068.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.73x = 13,866.09 × 6,068.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.73x = 84,145,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,145,217.79/10,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,375.38

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