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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.17, 14,158.40 and 6,069.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.17, 14,158.40 and 6,069.69 is: 8,374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.17 : 14,158.40 = 6,069.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.17/14,158.40 = 6,069.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.17x = 14,158.40 × 6,069.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.17x = 85,937,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,937,068.55/10,261.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.98

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