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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.56, 14,164.27 and 6,015.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.56, 14,164.27 and 6,015.07 is: 8,300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.56 : 14,164.27 = 6,015.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.56/14,164.27 = 6,015.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.56x = 14,164.27 × 6,015.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.56x = 85,199,075.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,199,075.55/10,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.31

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