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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,269.76, 14,175.90 and 6,078

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,269.76, 14,175.90 and 6,078 is: 8,389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,269.76 : 14,175.90 = 6,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,269.76/14,175.90 = 6,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,269.76x = 14,175.90 × 6,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,269.76x = 86,161,120.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,161,120.20/10,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.79

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