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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.49, 13,888.83 and 6,088.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.49, 13,888.83 and 6,088.15 is: 8,398.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.49 : 13,888.83 = 6,088.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.49/13,888.83 = 6,088.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.49x = 13,888.83 × 6,088.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.49x = 84,557,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,557,280.36/10,068.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,398.21

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