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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.27, 14,245.37 and 6,071.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.27, 14,245.37 and 6,071.15 is: 8,380.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.27 : 14,245.37 = 6,071.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.27/14,245.37 = 6,071.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.27x = 14,245.37 × 6,071.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.27x = 86,485,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,485,676.49/10,320.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.18

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