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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.66, 14,170.85 and 6,022.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.66, 14,170.85 and 6,022.23 is: 8,310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.66 : 14,170.85 = 6,022.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.66/14,170.85 = 6,022.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.66x = 14,170.85 × 6,022.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.66x = 85,340,087.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,340,087.88/10,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,310.74

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