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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,269.36, 14,170.68 and 6,076.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,269.36, 14,170.68 and 6,076.08 is: 8,384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,269.36 : 14,170.68 = 6,076.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,269.36/14,170.68 = 6,076.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,269.36x = 14,170.68 × 6,076.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,269.36x = 86,102,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,102,185.33/10,269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,384.38

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