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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.23, 13,850.93 and 6,678.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.23, 13,850.93 and 6,678.19 is: 9,217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.23 : 13,850.93 = 6,678.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.23/13,850.93 = 6,678.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.23x = 13,850.93 × 6,678.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.23x = 92,499,074.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,499,074.20/10,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,217.43

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