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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,194.08, 14,067.60 and 6,002.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,194.08, 14,067.60 and 6,002.72 is: 8,283.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,194.08 : 14,067.60 = 6,002.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,194.08/14,067.60 = 6,002.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,194.08x = 14,067.60 × 6,002.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,194.08x = 84,443,863.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,443,863.87/10,194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.62

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