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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.85, 13,819.77 and 6,237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.85, 13,819.77 and 6,237.81 is: 8,606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.85 : 13,819.77 = 6,237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.85/13,819.77 = 6,237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.85x = 13,819.77 × 6,237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.85x = 86,205,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,205,099.50/10,016.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.01

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