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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.33, 13,877.63 and 6,608.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.33, 13,877.63 and 6,608.83 is: 9,121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.33 : 13,877.63 = 6,608.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.33/13,877.63 = 6,608.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.33x = 13,877.63 × 6,608.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.33x = 91,714,854.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,714,854.52/10,055.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.02

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