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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.68, 14,161 and 6,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.68, 14,161 and 6,073.12 is: 8,377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.68 : 14,161 = 6,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.68/14,161 = 6,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.68x = 14,161 × 6,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.68x = 86,001,452.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,001,452.32/10,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.57

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