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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.73, 13,872.33 and 6,274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.73, 13,872.33 and 6,274.69 is: 8,658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.73 : 13,872.33 = 6,274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.73/13,872.33 = 6,274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.73x = 13,872.33 × 6,274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.73x = 87,044,535.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,044,535.65/10,052.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,658.80

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