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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.48, 14,161.28 and 6,071.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.48, 14,161.28 and 6,071.04 is: 8,379.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.48 : 14,161.28 = 6,071.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.48/14,161.28 = 6,071.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.48x = 14,161.28 × 6,071.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.48x = 85,973,697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,973,697.33/10,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.11

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