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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.90, 13,838.52 and 6,883.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.90, 13,838.52 and 6,883.62 is: 9,494.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.90 : 13,838.52 = 6,883.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.90/13,838.52 = 6,883.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.90x = 13,838.52 × 6,883.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.90x = 95,259,113.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,259,113.04/10,032.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,494.67

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