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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.49, 13,825.96 and 6,881.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.49, 13,825.96 and 6,881.41 is: 9,491.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.49 : 13,825.96 = 6,881.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.49/13,825.96 = 6,881.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.49x = 13,825.96 × 6,881.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.49x = 95,142,099.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,142,099.40/10,023.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.91

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