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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.96, 13,881.45 and 6,082.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.96, 13,881.45 and 6,082.73 is: 8,394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.96 : 13,881.45 = 6,082.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.96/13,881.45 = 6,082.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.96x = 13,881.45 × 6,082.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.96x = 84,437,042.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,437,042.95/10,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.22

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