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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.94, 13,837.60 and 6,791.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.94, 13,837.60 and 6,791.17 is: 9,371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.94 : 13,837.60 = 6,791.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.94/13,837.60 = 6,791.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.94x = 13,837.60 × 6,791.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.94x = 93,973,493.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,973,493.99/10,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.17

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