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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.04, 14,176.38 and 6,080.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.04, 14,176.38 and 6,080.92 is: 8,392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.04 : 14,176.38 = 6,080.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.04/14,176.38 = 6,080.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.04x = 14,176.38 × 6,080.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.04x = 86,205,432.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,205,432.67/10,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.24

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