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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.03, 14,175.59 and 6,026.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.03, 14,175.59 and 6,026.15 is: 8,316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.03 : 14,175.59 = 6,026.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.03/14,175.59 = 6,026.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.03x = 14,175.59 × 6,026.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.03x = 85,424,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,424,231.68/10,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.20

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