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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.28, 13,871.52 and 6,071.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.28, 13,871.52 and 6,071.04 is: 8,377.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.28 : 13,871.52 = 6,071.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.28/13,871.52 = 6,071.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.28x = 13,871.52 × 6,071.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.28x = 84,214,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,214,552.78/10,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.66

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