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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.42, 13,875.44 and 6,423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.42, 13,875.44 and 6,423.98 is: 8,863.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.42 : 13,875.44 = 6,423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.42/13,875.44 = 6,423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.42x = 13,875.44 × 6,423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.42x = 89,135,549.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,135,549.05/10,056.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.55

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