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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,072.78, 13,901.54 and 6,096.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,072.78, 13,901.54 and 6,096.10 is: 8,413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,072.78 : 13,901.54 = 6,096.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,072.78/13,901.54 = 6,096.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,072.78x = 13,901.54 × 6,096.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,072.78x = 84,745,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,745,177.99/10,072.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.29

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