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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.68, 14,163.96 and 6,072.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.68, 14,163.96 and 6,072.04 is: 8,377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.68 : 14,163.96 = 6,072.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.68/14,163.96 = 6,072.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.68x = 14,163.96 × 6,072.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.68x = 86,004,131.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,004,131.68/10,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.83

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