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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.04, 14,173.62 and 6,078.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.04, 14,173.62 and 6,078.92 is: 8,389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.04 : 14,173.62 = 6,078.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.04/14,173.62 = 6,078.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.04x = 14,173.62 × 6,078.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.04x = 86,160,302.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,160,302.09/10,270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.48

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