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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.61, 14,163.15 and 6,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.61, 14,163.15 and 6,013.04 is: 8,300.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.61 : 14,163.15 = 6,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.61/14,163.15 = 6,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.61x = 14,163.15 × 6,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.61x = 85,163,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,163,539.21/10,260.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.05

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