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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.08, 13,802.46 and 6,861.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.08, 13,802.46 and 6,861.80 is: 9,460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.08 : 13,802.46 = 6,861.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.08/13,802.46 = 6,861.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.08x = 13,802.46 × 6,861.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.08x = 94,709,720.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,709,720.03/10,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,460.49

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