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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,070.37, 13,901.76 and 6,039.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,070.37, 13,901.76 and 6,039.12 is: 8,336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,070.37 : 13,901.76 = 6,039.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,070.37/13,901.76 = 6,039.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,070.37x = 13,901.76 × 6,039.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,070.37x = 83,954,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,954,396.85/10,070.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.77

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