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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.09, 13,827.42 and 6,046.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.09, 13,827.42 and 6,046.34 is: 8,338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.09 : 13,827.42 = 6,046.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.09/13,827.42 = 6,046.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.09x = 13,827.42 × 6,046.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.09x = 83,605,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,605,213.51/10,026.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.77

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