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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.23, 14,170.93 and 6,018.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.23, 14,170.93 and 6,018.66 is: 8,307.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.23 : 14,170.93 = 6,018.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.23/14,170.93 = 6,018.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.23x = 14,170.93 × 6,018.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.23x = 85,289,994.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,289,994.51/10,266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,307.82

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