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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.82, 13,885.32 and 6,525.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.82, 13,885.32 and 6,525.06 is: 9,009.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.82 : 13,885.32 = 6,525.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.82/13,885.32 = 6,525.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.82x = 13,885.32 × 6,525.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.82x = 90,602,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,602,546.12/10,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.96

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