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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.78, 14,217.92 and 6,052.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.78, 14,217.92 and 6,052.70 is: 8,352.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.78 : 14,217.92 = 6,052.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.78/14,217.92 = 6,052.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.78x = 14,217.92 × 6,052.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.78x = 86,056,804.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,056,804.38/10,302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.78

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