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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.16, 13,828.68 and 6,294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.16, 13,828.68 and 6,294.48 is: 8,685.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.16 : 13,828.68 = 6,294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.16/13,828.68 = 6,294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.16x = 13,828.68 × 6,294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.16x = 87,044,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,044,349.69/10,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,685.19

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