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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.26, 14,169.70 and 6,073.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.26, 14,169.70 and 6,073.50 is: 8,383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.26 : 14,169.70 = 6,073.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.26/14,169.70 = 6,073.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.26x = 14,169.70 × 6,073.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.26x = 86,059,672.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,059,672.95/10,265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,383.58

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