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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.92, 14,172.96 and 6,080.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.92, 14,172.96 and 6,080.16 is: 8,387.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.92 : 14,172.96 = 6,080.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.92/14,172.96 = 6,080.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.92x = 14,172.96 × 6,080.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.92x = 86,173,864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,173,864.47/10,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,387.63

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