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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.92, 13,799.68 and 6,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.92, 13,799.68 and 6,022.56 is: 8,307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.92 : 13,799.68 = 6,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.92/13,799.68 = 6,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.92x = 13,799.68 × 6,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.92x = 83,109,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,109,400.78/10,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,307.68

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