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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,053.59, 13,864.87 and 6,277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,053.59, 13,864.87 and 6,277.10 is: 8,656.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,053.59 : 13,864.87 = 6,277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,053.59/13,864.87 = 6,277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,053.59x = 13,864.87 × 6,277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,053.59x = 87,031,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,031,144.09/10,053.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,656.72

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