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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.71, 13,837.69 and 5,994.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.71, 13,837.69 and 5,994.62 is: 8,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.71 : 13,837.69 = 5,994.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.71/13,837.69 = 5,994.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.71x = 13,837.69 × 5,994.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.71x = 82,951,683.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,951,683.42/10,027.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.25

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