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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.56, 14,165.32 and 6,072.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.56, 14,165.32 and 6,072.88 is: 8,380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.56 : 14,165.32 = 6,072.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.56/14,165.32 = 6,072.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.56x = 14,165.32 × 6,072.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.56x = 86,024,288.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,024,288.52/10,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.71

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