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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.21, 13,843.26 and 6,002.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.21, 13,843.26 and 6,002.18 is: 8,283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.21 : 13,843.26 = 6,002.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.21/13,843.26 = 6,002.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.21x = 13,843.26 × 6,002.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.21x = 83,089,639.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,089,639.08/10,031.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.12

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