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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.16, 13,835.52 and 6,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.16, 13,835.52 and 6,299 is: 8,691.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.16 : 13,835.52 = 6,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.16/13,835.52 = 6,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.16x = 13,835.52 × 6,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.16x = 87,149,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,149,940.48/10,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.39

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