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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.68, 13,877.46 and 6,701.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.68, 13,877.46 and 6,701.08 is: 9,250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.68 : 13,877.46 = 6,701.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.68/13,877.46 = 6,701.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.68x = 13,877.46 × 6,701.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.68x = 92,993,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,993,969.66/10,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.66

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