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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.18, 13,868.28 and 6,069.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.18, 13,868.28 and 6,069.50 is: 8,376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.18 : 13,868.28 = 6,069.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.18/13,868.28 = 6,069.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.18x = 13,868.28 × 6,069.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.18x = 84,173,525.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,173,525.46/10,049.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,376.16

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