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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,078.72, 13,907.52 and 6,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,078.72, 13,907.52 and 6,045.28 is: 8,341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,078.72 : 13,907.52 = 6,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,078.72/13,907.52 = 6,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,078.72x = 13,907.52 × 6,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,078.72x = 84,074,852.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,074,852.51/10,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.82

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