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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.51, 14,182.34 and 6,026.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.51, 14,182.34 and 6,026.91 is: 8,319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.51 : 14,182.34 = 6,026.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.51/14,182.34 = 6,026.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.51x = 14,182.34 × 6,026.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.51x = 85,475,656.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,475,656.63/10,274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.20

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