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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.52, 13,891.68 and 6,086.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.52, 13,891.68 and 6,086.74 is: 8,397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.52 : 13,891.68 = 6,086.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.52/13,891.68 = 6,086.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.52x = 13,891.68 × 6,086.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.52x = 84,555,044.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,555,044.32/10,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,397.96

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