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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,067.37, 13,897.62 and 6,036.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,067.37, 13,897.62 and 6,036.11 is: 8,332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.37 : 13,897.62 = 6,036.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.37/13,897.62 = 6,036.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.37x = 13,897.62 × 6,036.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.37x = 83,887,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,887,493.57/10,067.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.61

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