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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.21, 14,162.34 and 6,013.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.21, 14,162.34 and 6,013.71 is: 8,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.21 : 14,162.34 = 6,013.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.21/14,162.34 = 6,013.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.21x = 14,162.34 × 6,013.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.21x = 85,168,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,168,205.68/10,263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.40

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