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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.50, 14,036.96 and 6,082.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.50, 14,036.96 and 6,082.03 is: 8,394.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.50 : 14,036.96 = 6,082.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.50/14,036.96 = 6,082.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.50x = 14,036.96 × 6,082.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.50x = 85,373,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,373,146.33/10,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.19

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