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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.96, 14,176.80 and 6,024.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.96, 14,176.80 and 6,024.96 is: 8,314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.96 : 14,176.80 = 6,024.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.96/14,176.80 = 6,024.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.96x = 14,176.80 × 6,024.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.96x = 85,414,652.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,414,652.93/10,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,314.51

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