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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.73, 13,866.15 and 6,017.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.73, 13,866.15 and 6,017.88 is: 8,303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.73 : 13,866.15 = 6,017.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.73/13,866.15 = 6,017.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.73x = 13,866.15 × 6,017.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.73x = 83,444,826.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,444,826.76/10,049.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.19

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