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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,018.91, 13,837.43 and 6,826.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,018.91, 13,837.43 and 6,826.67 is: 9,428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,018.91 : 13,837.43 = 6,826.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,018.91/13,837.43 = 6,826.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,018.91x = 13,837.43 × 6,826.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,018.91x = 94,463,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,463,464.94/10,018.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.52

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