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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.59, 13,882.05 and 6,081.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.59, 13,882.05 and 6,081.39 is: 8,389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.59 : 13,882.05 = 6,081.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.59/13,882.05 = 6,081.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.59x = 13,882.05 × 6,081.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.59x = 84,422,160.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,422,160.05/10,062.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.71

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