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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,072.08, 13,895.28 and 6,092.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,072.08, 13,895.28 and 6,092.28 is: 8,404.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,072.08 : 13,895.28 = 6,092.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,072.08/13,895.28 = 6,092.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,072.08x = 13,895.28 × 6,092.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,072.08x = 84,653,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,653,936.44/10,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,404.81

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