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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,030.47, 13,846.23 and 6,050.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,030.47, 13,846.23 and 6,050.73 is: 8,352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,030.47 : 13,846.23 = 6,050.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,030.47/13,846.23 = 6,050.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,030.47x = 13,846.23 × 6,050.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,030.47x = 83,779,799.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,779,799.25/10,030.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.53

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