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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.76, 14,171.76 and 6,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.76, 14,171.76 and 6,075 is: 8,385.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.76 : 14,171.76 = 6,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.76/14,171.76 = 6,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.76x = 14,171.76 × 6,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.76x = 86,093,442
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,093,442/10,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,385.65

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