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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.80, 14,246.06 and 6,071.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.80, 14,246.06 and 6,071.63 is: 8,380.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.80 : 14,246.06 = 6,071.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.80/14,246.06 = 6,071.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.80x = 14,246.06 × 6,071.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.80x = 86,496,703.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,496,703.69/10,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.82

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