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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.44, 14,163.96 and 6,070.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.44, 14,163.96 and 6,070.96 is: 8,378.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.44 : 14,163.96 = 6,070.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.44/14,163.96 = 6,070.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.44x = 14,163.96 × 6,070.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.44x = 85,988,834.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,988,834.60/10,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,378.99

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