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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.44, 14,063.76 and 6,000.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.44, 14,063.76 and 6,000.12 is: 8,281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.44 : 14,063.76 = 6,000.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.44/14,063.76 = 6,000.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.44x = 14,063.76 × 6,000.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.44x = 84,384,247.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,384,247.65/10,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.54

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