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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.39, 13,889.38 and 6,087.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.39, 13,889.38 and 6,087.42 is: 8,399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.39 : 13,889.38 = 6,087.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.39/13,889.38 = 6,087.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.39x = 13,889.38 × 6,087.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.39x = 84,550,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,550,489.60/10,066.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,399.29

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