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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.73, 13,810.56 and 6,235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.73, 13,810.56 and 6,235.51 is: 8,601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.73 : 13,810.56 = 6,235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.73/13,810.56 = 6,235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.73x = 13,810.56 × 6,235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.73x = 86,115,884.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,115,884.99/10,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,601.50

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