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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.56, 14,167.80 and 6,018.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.56, 14,167.80 and 6,018.48 is: 8,304.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.56 : 14,167.80 = 6,018.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.56/14,167.80 = 6,018.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.56x = 14,167.80 × 6,018.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.56x = 85,268,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,268,620.94/10,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,304.66

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