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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.48, 13,886.40 and 6,708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.48, 13,886.40 and 6,708.16 is: 9,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.48 : 13,886.40 = 6,708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.48/13,886.40 = 6,708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.48x = 13,886.40 × 6,708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.48x = 93,152,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,152,193.02/10,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.22

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