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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,326.79, 14,251.02 and 6,078.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,326.79, 14,251.02 and 6,078.01 is: 8,387.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,326.79 : 14,251.02 = 6,078.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,326.79/14,251.02 = 6,078.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,326.79x = 14,251.02 × 6,078.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,326.79x = 86,617,770.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,617,770.82/10,326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,387.68

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