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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.37, 13,867.61 and 6,273.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.37, 13,867.61 and 6,273.09 is: 8,653.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.37 : 13,867.61 = 6,273.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.37/13,867.61 = 6,273.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.37x = 13,867.61 × 6,273.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.37x = 86,992,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,992,734.25/10,052.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.95

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