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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.46, 14,063.91 and 6,001.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.46, 14,063.91 and 6,001.52 is: 8,281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.46 : 14,063.91 = 6,001.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.46/14,063.91 = 6,001.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.46x = 14,063.91 × 6,001.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.46x = 84,404,837.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,404,837.14/10,192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.11

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