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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.06, 14,175.54 and 6,079.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.06, 14,175.54 and 6,079.50 is: 8,389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.06 : 14,175.54 = 6,079.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.06/14,175.54 = 6,079.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.06x = 14,175.54 × 6,079.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.06x = 86,180,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,180,195.43/10,272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.77

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