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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,269.72, 14,174.58 and 6,022.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,269.72, 14,174.58 and 6,022.15 is: 8,311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,269.72 : 14,174.58 = 6,022.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,269.72/14,174.58 = 6,022.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,269.72x = 14,174.58 × 6,022.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,269.72x = 85,361,530.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,361,530.14/10,269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.96

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