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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.87, 13,899.69 and 6,037.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.87, 13,899.69 and 6,037.61 is: 8,334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.87 : 13,899.69 = 6,037.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.87/13,899.69 = 6,037.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.87x = 13,899.69 × 6,037.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.87x = 83,920,837.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,920,837.84/10,068.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.68

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