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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.53, 13,897.13 and 6,484.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.53, 13,897.13 and 6,484.77 is: 8,955.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.53 : 13,897.13 = 6,484.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.53/13,897.13 = 6,484.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.53x = 13,897.13 × 6,484.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.53x = 90,119,691.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,119,691.71/10,063.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.08

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