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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.48, 13,880.52 and 6,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.48, 13,880.52 and 6,330 is: 8,731.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.48 : 13,880.52 = 6,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.48/13,880.52 = 6,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.48x = 13,880.52 × 6,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.48x = 87,863,691.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,863,691.60/10,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,731.81

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