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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.36, 13,888.80 and 6,525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.36, 13,888.80 and 6,525.36 is: 9,006.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.36 : 13,888.80 = 6,525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.36/13,888.80 = 6,525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.36x = 13,888.80 × 6,525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.36x = 90,629,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,629,419.97/10,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.78

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