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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.92, 13,881.23 and 6,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.92, 13,881.23 and 6,277.80 is: 8,665.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.92 : 13,881.23 = 6,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.92/13,881.23 = 6,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.92x = 13,881.23 × 6,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.92x = 87,143,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,143,653.44/10,056.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.05

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