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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.52, 13,844.82 and 6,054.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.52, 13,844.82 and 6,054.90 is: 8,356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.52 : 13,844.82 = 6,054.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.52/13,844.82 = 6,054.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.52x = 13,844.82 × 6,054.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.52x = 83,829,000.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,829,000.62/10,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.56

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