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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,072.51, 13,897.95 and 6,093.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,072.51, 13,897.95 and 6,093.92 is: 8,408.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,072.51 : 13,897.95 = 6,093.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,072.51/13,897.95 = 6,093.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,072.51x = 13,897.95 × 6,093.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,072.51x = 84,693,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,693,007.36/10,072.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.33

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