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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.84, 14,176.80 and 6,081.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.84, 14,176.80 and 6,081.09 is: 8,392.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.84 : 14,176.80 = 6,081.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.84/14,176.80 = 6,081.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.84x = 14,176.80 × 6,081.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.84x = 86,210,396.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,210,396.71/10,272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.07

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