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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.81, 13,882.25 and 6,283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.81, 13,882.25 and 6,283.37 is: 8,670.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.81 : 13,882.25 = 6,283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.81/13,882.25 = 6,283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.81x = 13,882.25 × 6,283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.81x = 87,227,363.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,227,363.60/10,060.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.02

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