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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.61, 13,886.51 and 6,082.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.61, 13,886.51 and 6,082.02 is: 8,394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.61 : 13,886.51 = 6,082.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.61/13,886.51 = 6,082.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.61x = 13,886.51 × 6,082.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.61x = 84,458,001.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,458,001.14/10,060.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.92

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