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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.94, 13,868.51 and 6,277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.94, 13,868.51 and 6,277.05 is: 8,659.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.94 : 13,868.51 = 6,277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.94/13,868.51 = 6,277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.94x = 13,868.51 × 6,277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.94x = 87,053,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,053,330.70/10,052.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.49

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