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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.71, 13,882.49 and 6,083.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.71, 13,882.49 and 6,083.48 is: 8,395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.71 : 13,882.49 = 6,083.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.71/13,882.49 = 6,083.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.71x = 13,882.49 × 6,083.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.71x = 84,453,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,453,750.44/10,059.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.25

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