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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.22, 14,163.75 and 6,073.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.22, 14,163.75 and 6,073.50 is: 8,377.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.22 : 14,163.75 = 6,073.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.22/14,163.75 = 6,073.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.22x = 14,163.75 × 6,073.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.22x = 86,023,535.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,023,535.63/10,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.65

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