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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.81, 14,164.31 and 6,015.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.81, 14,164.31 and 6,015.02 is: 8,300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.81 : 14,164.31 = 6,015.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.81/14,164.31 = 6,015.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.81x = 14,164.31 × 6,015.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.81x = 85,198,613.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,198,613.27/10,264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.07

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