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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.63, 13,885.65 and 6,083.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.63, 13,885.65 and 6,083.72 is: 8,395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.63 : 13,885.65 = 6,083.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.63/13,885.65 = 6,083.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.63x = 13,885.65 × 6,083.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.63x = 84,476,337.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,476,337.19/10,061.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.89

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