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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.77, 13,867.28 and 6,694.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.77, 13,867.28 and 6,694.75 is: 9,237.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.77 : 13,867.28 = 6,694.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.77/13,867.28 = 6,694.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.77x = 13,867.28 × 6,694.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.77x = 92,837,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,837,903.44/10,049.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.82

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