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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,278.04, 14,182.17 and 6,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,278.04, 14,182.17 and 6,027.50 is: 8,317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,278.04 : 14,182.17 = 6,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,278.04/14,182.17 = 6,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,278.04x = 14,182.17 × 6,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,278.04x = 85,482,996.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,482,996.66/10,278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.05

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