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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.91, 13,839.75 and 6,050.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.91, 13,839.75 and 6,050.76 is: 8,347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.91 : 13,839.75 = 6,050.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.91/13,839.75 = 6,050.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.91x = 13,839.75 × 6,050.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.91x = 83,741,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,741,005.71/10,031.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.46

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