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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.04, 14,166.36 and 6,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.04, 14,166.36 and 6,016.60 is: 8,302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.04 : 14,166.36 = 6,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.04/14,166.36 = 6,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.04x = 14,166.36 × 6,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.04x = 85,233,321.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,233,321.58/10,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.45

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