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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.04, 13,802.28 and 6,029.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.04, 13,802.28 and 6,029.36 is: 8,314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.04 : 13,802.28 = 6,029.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.04/13,802.28 = 6,029.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.04x = 13,802.28 × 6,029.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.04x = 83,218,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,218,914.94/10,009.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,314.38

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