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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.93, 14,168.43 and 6,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.93, 14,168.43 and 6,017.04 is: 8,303.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.93 : 14,168.43 = 6,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.93/14,168.43 = 6,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.93x = 14,168.43 × 6,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.93x = 85,252,010.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,252,010.05/10,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.55

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