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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.23, 14,172.31 and 6,019.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.23, 14,172.31 and 6,019.66 is: 8,309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.23 : 14,172.31 = 6,019.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.23/14,172.31 = 6,019.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.23x = 14,172.31 × 6,019.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.23x = 85,312,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,312,487.61/10,267.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,309.20

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