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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.20, 14,172.40 and 6,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.20, 14,172.40 and 6,079 is: 8,386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.20 : 14,172.40 = 6,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.20/14,172.40 = 6,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.20x = 14,172.40 × 6,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.20x = 86,154,019.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,154,019.60/10,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,386.29

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