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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,018.91, 13,821.75 and 6,037.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,018.91, 13,821.75 and 6,037.76 is: 8,329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,018.91 : 13,821.75 = 6,037.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,018.91/13,821.75 = 6,037.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,018.91x = 13,821.75 × 6,037.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,018.91x = 83,452,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,452,443.83/10,018.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.49

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