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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.62, 13,873.46 and 6,277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.62, 13,873.46 and 6,277.34 is: 8,659.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.62 : 13,873.46 = 6,277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.62/13,873.46 = 6,277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.62x = 13,873.46 × 6,277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.62x = 87,088,425.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,088,425.40/10,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.81

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