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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,048.70, 13,861.41 and 6,270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,048.70, 13,861.41 and 6,270.05 is: 8,649.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,048.70 : 13,861.41 = 6,270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,048.70/13,861.41 = 6,270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,048.70x = 13,861.41 × 6,270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,048.70x = 86,911,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,911,664.46/10,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,649.05

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