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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.68, 14,165.28 and 6,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.68, 14,165.28 and 6,073.20 is: 8,381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.68 : 14,165.28 = 6,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.68/14,165.28 = 6,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.68x = 14,165.28 × 6,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.68x = 86,028,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,028,578.50/10,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.03

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