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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.81, 14,159.21 and 6,068.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.81, 14,159.21 and 6,068.25 is: 8,373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.81 : 14,159.21 = 6,068.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.81/14,159.21 = 6,068.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.81x = 14,159.21 × 6,068.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.81x = 85,921,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,921,595.74/10,260.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,373.76

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