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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.83, 13,887.56 and 6,285.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.83, 13,887.56 and 6,285.09 is: 8,676.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.83 : 13,887.56 = 6,285.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.83/13,887.56 = 6,285.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.83x = 13,887.56 × 6,285.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.83x = 87,284,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,284,564.48/10,059.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,676.54

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