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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.96, 13,868.16 and 6,071.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.96, 13,868.16 and 6,071.30 is: 8,377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.96 : 13,868.16 = 6,071.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.96/13,868.16 = 6,071.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.96x = 13,868.16 × 6,071.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.96x = 84,197,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,197,831.86/10,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.09

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