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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.41, 13,833.54 and 6,046.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.41, 13,833.54 and 6,046.26 is: 8,341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.41 : 13,833.54 = 6,046.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.41/13,833.54 = 6,046.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.41x = 13,833.54 × 6,046.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.41x = 83,641,179.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,641,179.56/10,027.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.25

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