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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.38, 14,169.60 and 6,020.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.38, 14,169.60 and 6,020.82 is: 8,309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.38 : 14,169.60 = 6,020.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.38/14,169.60 = 6,020.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.38x = 14,169.60 × 6,020.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.38x = 85,312,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,312,611.07/10,267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,309.09

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