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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.08, 14,172.35 and 6,021.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.08, 14,172.35 and 6,021.99 is: 8,307.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.08 : 14,172.35 = 6,021.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.08/14,172.35 = 6,021.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.08x = 14,172.35 × 6,021.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.08x = 85,345,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,345,749.98/10,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,307.71

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