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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.33, 13,879.01 and 6,609.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.33, 13,879.01 and 6,609.83 is: 9,122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.33 : 13,879.01 = 6,609.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.33/13,879.01 = 6,609.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.33x = 13,879.01 × 6,609.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.33x = 91,737,896.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,737,896.67/10,056.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,122.40

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