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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.30, 13,812.38 and 6,233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.30, 13,812.38 and 6,233.37 is: 8,603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.30 : 13,812.38 = 6,233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.30/13,812.38 = 6,233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.30x = 13,812.38 × 6,233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.30x = 86,097,643.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,097,643.95/10,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,603.49

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