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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.62, 13,872.09 and 6,276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.62, 13,872.09 and 6,276.34 is: 8,658.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.62 : 13,872.09 = 6,276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.62/13,872.09 = 6,276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.62x = 13,872.09 × 6,276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.62x = 87,065,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,065,953.35/10,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,658.44

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