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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.04, 14,160.96 and 6,070.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.04, 14,160.96 and 6,070.64 is: 8,377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.04 : 14,160.96 = 6,070.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.04/14,160.96 = 6,070.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.04x = 14,160.96 × 6,070.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.04x = 85,966,090.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,966,090.21/10,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.91

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