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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.79, 13,843.10 and 6,053.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.79, 13,843.10 and 6,053.84 is: 8,353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.79 : 13,843.10 = 6,053.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.79/13,843.10 = 6,053.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.79x = 13,843.10 × 6,053.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.79x = 83,803,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,803,912.50/10,032.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,353.00

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