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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.44, 15,002.57 and 6,837.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.44, 15,002.57 and 6,837.86 is: 10,246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.44 : 15,002.57 = 6,837.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.44/15,002.57 = 6,837.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.44x = 15,002.57 × 6,837.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.44x = 102,585,473.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,585,473.30/10,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,246.82

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