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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.52, 14,182.38 and 6,082.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.52, 14,182.38 and 6,082.56 is: 8,396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.52 : 14,182.38 = 6,082.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.52/14,182.38 = 6,082.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.52x = 14,182.38 × 6,082.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.52x = 86,265,177.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,265,177.29/10,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,396.03

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