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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.30, 13,843.66 and 6,052.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.30, 13,843.66 and 6,052.32 is: 8,352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.30 : 13,843.66 = 6,052.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.30/13,843.66 = 6,052.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.30x = 13,843.66 × 6,052.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.30x = 83,786,260.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,786,260.29/10,031.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.48

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