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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.31, 14,161.28 and 6,069.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.31, 14,161.28 and 6,069.75 is: 8,375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.31 : 14,161.28 = 6,069.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.31/14,161.28 = 6,069.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.31x = 14,161.28 × 6,069.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.31x = 85,955,398.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,955,398.93/10,262.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,375.83

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