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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.71, 13,850.70 and 6,257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.71, 13,850.70 and 6,257.66 is: 8,635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.71 : 13,850.70 = 6,257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.71/13,850.70 = 6,257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.71x = 13,850.70 × 6,257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.71x = 86,672,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,672,878.64/10,036.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,635.59

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