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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.34, 14,181.64 and 6,084.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.34, 14,181.64 and 6,084.60 is: 8,396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.34 : 14,181.64 = 6,084.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.34/14,181.64 = 6,084.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.34x = 14,181.64 × 6,084.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.34x = 86,289,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,289,606.74/10,276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,396.92

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