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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.09, 13,862.52 and 6,812.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.09, 13,862.52 and 6,812.46 is: 9,402.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.09 : 13,862.52 = 6,812.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.09/13,862.52 = 6,812.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.09x = 13,862.52 × 6,812.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.09x = 94,437,863.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,437,863.00/10,044.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.33

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