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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.17, 13,798.40 and 6,466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.17, 13,798.40 and 6,466.52 is: 8,920.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.17 : 13,798.40 = 6,466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.17/13,798.40 = 6,466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.17x = 13,798.40 × 6,466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.17x = 89,227,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,227,528.24/10,002.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,920.82

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