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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.56, 14,162.90 and 6,014.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.56, 14,162.90 and 6,014.07 is: 8,298.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.56 : 14,162.90 = 6,014.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.56/14,162.90 = 6,014.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.56x = 14,162.90 × 6,014.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.56x = 85,176,641.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,176,641.93/10,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.94

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