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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.76, 13,850.60 and 6,260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.76, 13,850.60 and 6,260.67 is: 8,643.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.76 : 13,850.60 = 6,260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.76/13,850.60 = 6,260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.76x = 13,850.60 × 6,260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.76x = 86,714,004.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,714,004.60/10,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.95

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