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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.52, 14,078.88 and 6,007.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.52, 14,078.88 and 6,007.50 is: 8,292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.52 : 14,078.88 = 6,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.52/14,078.88 = 6,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.52x = 14,078.88 × 6,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.52x = 84,578,871.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,578,871.60/10,199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.44

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