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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.83, 13,888.94 and 6,286.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.83, 13,888.94 and 6,286.09 is: 8,677.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.83 : 13,888.94 = 6,286.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.83/13,888.94 = 6,286.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.83x = 13,888.94 × 6,286.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.83x = 87,307,126.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,307,126.84/10,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,677.92

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