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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.62, 13,828.72 and 6,481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.62, 13,828.72 and 6,481.56 is: 8,942.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.62 : 13,828.72 = 6,481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.62/13,828.72 = 6,481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.62x = 13,828.72 × 6,481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.62x = 89,631,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,631,678.40/10,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,942.94

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