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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.56, 14,181.75 and 6,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.56, 14,181.75 and 6,084 is: 8,395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.56 : 14,181.75 = 6,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.56/14,181.75 = 6,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.56x = 14,181.75 × 6,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.56x = 86,281,767
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,281,767/10,276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.98

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