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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.06, 14,176.62 and 6,080.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.06, 14,176.62 and 6,080.50 is: 8,390.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.06 : 14,176.62 = 6,080.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.06/14,176.62 = 6,080.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.06x = 14,176.62 × 6,080.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.06x = 86,200,937.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,200,937.91/10,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.97

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