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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,030.96, 13,849.45 and 6,255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,030.96, 13,849.45 and 6,255.65 is: 8,637.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,030.96 : 13,849.45 = 6,255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,030.96/13,849.45 = 6,255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,030.96x = 13,849.45 × 6,255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,030.96x = 86,637,330.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,637,330.88/10,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,637.00

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