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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.52, 14,172.72 and 6,075.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.52, 14,172.72 and 6,075.56 is: 8,386.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.52 : 14,172.72 = 6,075.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.52/14,172.72 = 6,075.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.52x = 14,172.72 × 6,075.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.52x = 86,107,210.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,107,210.72/10,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,386.37

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