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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.96, 14,064.60 and 6,002.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.96, 14,064.60 and 6,002.02 is: 8,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.96 : 14,064.60 = 6,002.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.96/14,064.60 = 6,002.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.96x = 14,064.60 × 6,002.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.96x = 84,416,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,416,010.49/10,192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.80

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