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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.55, 14,167.01 and 6,016.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.55, 14,167.01 and 6,016.70 is: 8,303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.55 : 14,167.01 = 6,016.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.55/14,167.01 = 6,016.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.55x = 14,167.01 × 6,016.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.55x = 85,238,593.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,238,593.27/10,265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.36

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