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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,076.79, 13,902.28 and 6,096.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,076.79, 13,902.28 and 6,096.45 is: 8,410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,076.79 : 13,902.28 = 6,096.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,076.79/13,902.28 = 6,096.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,076.79x = 13,902.28 × 6,096.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,076.79x = 84,754,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,754,547.89/10,076.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,410.87

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