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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,274.92, 14,174.10 and 6,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,274.92, 14,174.10 and 6,023.08 is: 8,308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,274.92 : 14,174.10 = 6,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,274.92/14,174.10 = 6,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,274.92x = 14,174.10 × 6,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,274.92x = 85,371,738.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,371,738.23/10,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,308.75

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