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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.71, 13,863.65 and 6,276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.71, 13,863.65 and 6,276.22 is: 8,655.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.71 : 13,863.65 = 6,276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.71/13,863.65 = 6,276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.71x = 13,863.65 × 6,276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.71x = 87,011,216.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,011,216.70/10,052.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.50

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