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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.72, 13,802.87 and 6,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.72, 13,802.87 and 6,027.08 is: 8,315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.72 : 13,802.87 = 6,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.72/13,802.87 = 6,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.72x = 13,802.87 × 6,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.72x = 83,190,947.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,190,947.77/10,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,315.17

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