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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.71, 13,878.34 and 6,080.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.71, 13,878.34 and 6,080.47 is: 8,391.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.71 : 13,878.34 = 6,080.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.71/13,878.34 = 6,080.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.71x = 13,878.34 × 6,080.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.71x = 84,386,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,386,780.12/10,056.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.09

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