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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.49, 13,870.44 and 6,073.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.49, 13,870.44 and 6,073.62 is: 8,380.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.49 : 13,870.44 = 6,073.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.49/13,870.44 = 6,073.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.49x = 13,870.44 × 6,073.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.49x = 84,243,781.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,243,781.79/10,052.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.39

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