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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.04, 14,078.34 and 6,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.04, 14,078.34 and 6,009.48 is: 8,292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.04 : 14,078.34 = 6,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.04/14,078.34 = 6,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.04x = 14,078.34 × 6,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.04x = 84,603,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,603,502.66/10,202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.80

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