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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.37, 13,899.40 and 6,293.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.37, 13,899.40 and 6,293.63 is: 8,688.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.37 : 13,899.40 = 6,293.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.37/13,899.40 = 6,293.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.37x = 13,899.40 × 6,293.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.37x = 87,477,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,477,699.84/10,068.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.37

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