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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,051.41, 13,871.49 and 6,072.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,051.41, 13,871.49 and 6,072.48 is: 8,380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,051.41 : 13,871.49 = 6,072.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,051.41/13,871.49 = 6,072.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,051.41x = 13,871.49 × 6,072.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,051.41x = 84,234,345.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,234,345.60/10,051.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.35

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