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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,030.74, 13,832.28 and 6,669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,030.74, 13,832.28 and 6,669.24 is: 9,196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,030.74 : 13,832.28 = 6,669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,030.74/13,832.28 = 6,669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,030.74x = 13,832.28 × 6,669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,030.74x = 92,250,795.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,250,795.07/10,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.81

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