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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.64, 14,072.26 and 6,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.64, 14,072.26 and 6,006.12 is: 8,288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.64 : 14,072.26 = 6,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.64/14,072.26 = 6,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.64x = 14,072.26 × 6,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.64x = 84,519,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,519,682.23/10,197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.16

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