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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.08, 13,829.58 and 6,043.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.08, 13,829.58 and 6,043.47 is: 8,340.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.08 : 13,829.58 = 6,043.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.08/13,829.58 = 6,043.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.08x = 13,829.58 × 6,043.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.08x = 83,578,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,578,651.84/10,021.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,340.28

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