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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.32, 13,835.06 and 6,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.32, 13,835.06 and 6,247.36 is: 8,624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.32 : 13,835.06 = 6,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.32/13,835.06 = 6,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.32x = 13,835.06 × 6,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.32x = 86,432,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,432,600.44/10,022.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.01

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