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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.71, 13,863.86 and 6,462.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.71, 13,863.86 and 6,462.89 is: 8,922.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.71 : 13,863.86 = 6,462.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.71/13,863.86 = 6,462.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.71x = 13,863.86 × 6,462.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.71x = 89,600,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,600,558.24/10,041.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,922.84

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