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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.76, 14,174.52 and 6,077

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.76, 14,174.52 and 6,077 is: 8,388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.76 : 14,174.52 = 6,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.76/14,174.52 = 6,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.76x = 14,174.52 × 6,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.76x = 86,138,558.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,138,558.04/10,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.41

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