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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.73, 13,833.59 and 6,442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.73, 13,833.59 and 6,442.48 is: 8,886.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.73 : 13,833.59 = 6,442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.73/13,833.59 = 6,442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.73x = 13,833.59 × 6,442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.73x = 89,122,626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,122,626.90/10,028.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,886.73

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