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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.55, 13,823.70 and 6,618.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.55, 13,823.70 and 6,618.59 is: 9,129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.55 : 13,823.70 = 6,618.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.55/13,823.70 = 6,618.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.55x = 13,823.70 × 6,618.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.55x = 91,493,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,493,402.58/10,021.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,129.67

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