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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,081.62, 13,907.97 and 6,302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,081.62, 13,907.97 and 6,302.34 is: 8,694.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,081.62 : 13,907.97 = 6,302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,081.62/13,907.97 = 6,302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,081.62x = 13,907.97 × 6,302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,081.62x = 87,652,755.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,652,755.65/10,081.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,694.31

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