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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,082.91, 13,915.88 and 6,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,082.91, 13,915.88 and 6,049.92 is: 8,349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082.91 : 13,915.88 = 6,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082.91/13,915.88 = 6,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082.91x = 13,915.88 × 6,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082.91x = 84,189,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,189,988.34/10,082.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,349.77

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