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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.87, 13,871.35 and 6,467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.87, 13,871.35 and 6,467.24 is: 8,926.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.87 : 13,871.35 = 6,467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.87/13,871.35 = 6,467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.87x = 13,871.35 × 6,467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.87x = 89,709,392.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,709,392.34/10,049.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,926.42

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