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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,053.59, 13,871.84 and 6,073.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,053.59, 13,871.84 and 6,073.92 is: 8,380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,053.59 : 13,871.84 = 6,073.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,053.59/13,871.84 = 6,073.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,053.59x = 13,871.84 × 6,073.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,053.59x = 84,256,416.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,256,416.04/10,053.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.73

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