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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,216.44, 14,101.38 and 6,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,216.44, 14,101.38 and 6,027.48 is: 8,319.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,216.44 : 14,101.38 = 6,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,216.44/14,101.38 = 6,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,216.44x = 14,101.38 × 6,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,216.44x = 84,995,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,995,785.92/10,216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.51

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