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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,271.69, 14,175.14 and 6,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,271.69, 14,175.14 and 6,026 is: 8,316.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,271.69 : 14,175.14 = 6,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,271.69/14,175.14 = 6,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,271.69x = 14,175.14 × 6,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,271.69x = 85,419,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,419,393.64/10,271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.00

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