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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.72, 13,834.20 and 6,846.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.72, 13,834.20 and 6,846.36 is: 9,440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.72 : 13,834.20 = 6,846.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.72/13,834.20 = 6,846.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.72x = 13,834.20 × 6,846.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.72x = 94,713,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,713,913.51/10,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.50

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