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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.03, 13,845.83 and 6,494.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.03, 13,845.83 and 6,494.48 is: 8,964.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.03 : 13,845.83 = 6,494.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.03/13,845.83 = 6,494.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.03x = 13,845.83 × 6,494.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.03x = 89,921,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,921,468.16/10,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,964.33

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