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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,030.49, 13,842.27 and 6,001.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,030.49, 13,842.27 and 6,001.46 is: 8,282.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,030.49 : 13,842.27 = 6,001.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,030.49/13,842.27 = 6,001.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,030.49x = 13,842.27 × 6,001.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,030.49x = 83,073,841.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,073,841.81/10,030.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.14

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