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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.84, 13,826.64 and 6,039.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.84, 13,826.64 and 6,039.88 is: 8,332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.84 : 13,826.64 = 6,039.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.84/13,826.64 = 6,039.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.84x = 13,826.64 × 6,039.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.84x = 83,511,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,511,246.40/10,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.93

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