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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.06, 14,251.38 and 6,078.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.06, 14,251.38 and 6,078.28 is: 8,388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.06 : 14,251.38 = 6,078.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.06/14,251.38 = 6,078.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.06x = 14,251.38 × 6,078.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.06x = 86,623,878.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,623,878.03/10,327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.05

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