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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.87, 13,873.82 and 6,277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.87, 13,873.82 and 6,277.59 is: 8,660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.87 : 13,873.82 = 6,277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.87/13,873.82 = 6,277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.87x = 13,873.82 × 6,277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.87x = 87,094,122.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,094,122.31/10,056.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,660.16

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