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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.91, 13,873.56 and 6,073.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.91, 13,873.56 and 6,073.98 is: 8,382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.91 : 13,873.56 = 6,073.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.91/13,873.56 = 6,073.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.91x = 13,873.56 × 6,073.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.91x = 84,267,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,267,725.97/10,052.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.42

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