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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.44, 14,098.50 and 6,024.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.44, 14,098.50 and 6,024.04 is: 8,314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.44 : 14,098.50 = 6,024.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.44/14,098.50 = 6,024.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.44x = 14,098.50 × 6,024.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.44x = 84,929,927.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,929,927.94/10,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,314.69

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