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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.10, 13,864.97 and 6,068.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.10, 13,864.97 and 6,068.12 is: 8,369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.10 : 13,864.97 = 6,068.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.10/13,864.97 = 6,068.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.10x = 13,864.97 × 6,068.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.10x = 84,134,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,134,247.60/10,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,369.82

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