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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,015.48, 13,818.36 and 6,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,015.48, 13,818.36 and 6,035.68 is: 8,327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,015.48 : 13,818.36 = 6,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,015.48/13,818.36 = 6,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,015.48x = 13,818.36 × 6,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,015.48x = 83,403,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,403,199.08/10,015.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.43

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