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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.81, 13,840.47 and 6,049.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.81, 13,840.47 and 6,049.69 is: 8,349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.81 : 13,840.47 = 6,049.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.81/13,840.47 = 6,049.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.81x = 13,840.47 × 6,049.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.81x = 83,730,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,730,518.35/10,028.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,349.00

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