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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.67, 14,160.47 and 6,071.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.67, 14,160.47 and 6,071.19 is: 8,377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.67 : 14,160.47 = 6,071.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.67/14,160.47 = 6,071.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.67x = 14,160.47 × 6,071.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.67x = 85,970,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,970,873.50/10,262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.05

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