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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.91, 13,871.73 and 6,071.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.91, 13,871.73 and 6,071.28 is: 8,380.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.91 : 13,871.73 = 6,071.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.91/13,871.73 = 6,071.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.91x = 13,871.73 × 6,071.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.91x = 84,219,156.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,219,156.91/10,049.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.09

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