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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.48, 14,183.36 and 6,087.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.48, 14,183.36 and 6,087.04 is: 8,401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.48 : 14,183.36 = 6,087.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.48/14,183.36 = 6,087.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.48x = 14,183.36 × 6,087.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.48x = 86,334,679.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,334,679.65/10,276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,401.19

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