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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.62, 13,878.99 and 6,281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.62, 13,878.99 and 6,281.34 is: 8,665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.62 : 13,878.99 = 6,281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.62/13,878.99 = 6,281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.62x = 13,878.99 × 6,281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.62x = 87,178,655.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,178,655.05/10,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.34

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