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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.37, 14,168.33 and 6,016.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.37, 14,168.33 and 6,016.79 is: 8,305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.37 : 14,168.33 = 6,016.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.37/14,168.33 = 6,016.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.37x = 14,168.33 × 6,016.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.37x = 85,247,765.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,247,765.34/10,264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.22

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