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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.05, 14,251.38 and 6,078.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.05, 14,251.38 and 6,078.27 is: 8,388.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.05 : 14,251.38 = 6,078.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.05/14,251.38 = 6,078.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.05x = 14,251.38 × 6,078.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.05x = 86,623,735.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,623,735.51/10,327.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.04

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