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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.76, 14,166.83 and 6,019.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.76, 14,166.83 and 6,019.25 is: 8,305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.76 : 14,166.83 = 6,019.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.76/14,166.83 = 6,019.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.76x = 14,166.83 × 6,019.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.76x = 85,273,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,273,661.38/10,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.80

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