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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.99, 14,173.35 and 6,020.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.99, 14,173.35 and 6,020.41 is: 8,310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.99 : 14,173.35 = 6,020.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.99/14,173.35 = 6,020.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.99x = 14,173.35 × 6,020.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.99x = 85,329,378.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,329,378.07/10,267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,310.23

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