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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.90, 14,178.16 and 6,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.90, 14,178.16 and 6,028 is: 8,318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.90 : 14,178.16 = 6,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.90/14,178.16 = 6,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.90x = 14,178.16 × 6,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.90x = 85,465,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,465,948.48/10,273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,318.74

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