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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.41, 13,872.42 and 6,071.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.41, 13,872.42 and 6,071.78 is: 8,380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.41 : 13,872.42 = 6,071.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.41/13,872.42 = 6,071.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.41x = 13,872.42 × 6,071.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.41x = 84,230,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,230,282.31/10,050.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.78

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