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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,120.49, 13,961.82 and 6,088.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,120.49, 13,961.82 and 6,088.89 is: 8,399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,120.49 : 13,961.82 = 6,088.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,120.49/13,961.82 = 6,088.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,120.49x = 13,961.82 × 6,088.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,120.49x = 85,011,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,011,986.18/10,120.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,399.99

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