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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.44, 13,811.04 and 6,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.44, 13,811.04 and 6,231.60 is: 8,598.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.44 : 13,811.04 = 6,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.44/13,811.04 = 6,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.44x = 13,811.04 × 6,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.44x = 86,064,876.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,064,876.86/10,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.37

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