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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.37, 13,861.20 and 6,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.37, 13,861.20 and 6,011.52 is: 8,294.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.37 : 13,861.20 = 6,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.37/13,861.20 = 6,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.37x = 13,861.20 × 6,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.37x = 83,326,881.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,326,881.02/10,046.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,294.23

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