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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.26, 14,171.08 and 6,074.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.26, 14,171.08 and 6,074.50 is: 8,384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.26 : 14,171.08 = 6,074.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.26/14,171.08 = 6,074.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.26x = 14,171.08 × 6,074.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.26x = 86,082,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,082,225.46/10,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,384.96

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