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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,020.33, 13,828.59 and 6,042.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,020.33, 13,828.59 and 6,042.02 is: 8,338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,020.33 : 13,828.59 = 6,042.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,020.33/13,828.59 = 6,042.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,020.33x = 13,828.59 × 6,042.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,020.33x = 83,552,548.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,552,548.21/10,020.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.30

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