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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.59, 13,845.16 and 6,003.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.59, 13,845.16 and 6,003.56 is: 8,285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.59 : 13,845.16 = 6,003.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.59/13,845.16 = 6,003.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.59x = 13,845.16 × 6,003.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.59x = 83,120,164.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,120,164.53/10,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.02

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