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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.28, 13,863.44 and 6,687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.28, 13,863.44 and 6,687.24 is: 9,229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.28 : 13,863.44 = 6,687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.28/13,863.44 = 6,687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.28x = 13,863.44 × 6,687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.28x = 92,708,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,708,150.51/10,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.94

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