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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.56, 13,869.90 and 6,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.56, 13,869.90 and 6,069 is: 8,376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.56 : 13,869.90 = 6,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.56/13,869.90 = 6,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.56x = 13,869.90 × 6,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.56x = 84,176,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,176,423.10/10,048.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,376.96

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