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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.34, 13,872.26 and 6,072.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.34, 13,872.26 and 6,072.72 is: 8,380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.34 : 13,872.26 = 6,072.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.34/13,872.26 = 6,072.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.34x = 13,872.26 × 6,072.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.34x = 84,242,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,242,350.75/10,052.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.37

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