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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.28, 14,250.41 and 6,077.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.28, 14,250.41 and 6,077.40 is: 8,386.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.28 : 14,250.41 = 6,077.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.28/14,250.41 = 6,077.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.28x = 14,250.41 × 6,077.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.28x = 86,605,411.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,605,411.35/10,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,386.09

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