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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,013.73, 14,989.11 and 6,875.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,013.73, 14,989.11 and 6,875.37 is: 10,291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,013.73 : 14,989.11 = 6,875.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,013.73/14,989.11 = 6,875.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,013.73x = 14,989.11 × 6,875.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,013.73x = 103,055,677.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,055,677.22/10,013.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.44

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