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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.59, 13,821.21 and 6,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.59, 13,821.21 and 6,041.84 is: 8,332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.59 : 13,821.21 = 6,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.59/13,821.21 = 6,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.59x = 13,821.21 × 6,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.59x = 83,505,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,505,470.32/10,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.56

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