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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.52, 13,831.50 and 6,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.52, 13,831.50 and 6,195 is: 8,549.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.52 : 13,831.50 = 6,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.52/13,831.50 = 6,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.52x = 13,831.50 × 6,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.52x = 85,686,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,686,142.50/10,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.36

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