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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,020.47, 13,828.19 and 6,041.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,020.47, 13,828.19 and 6,041.81 is: 8,337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,020.47 : 13,828.19 = 6,041.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,020.47/13,828.19 = 6,041.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,020.47x = 13,828.19 × 6,041.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,020.47x = 83,547,300.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,547,300.99/10,020.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.67

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