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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,218.44, 14,102.16 and 6,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,218.44, 14,102.16 and 6,029.12 is: 8,320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,218.44 : 14,102.16 = 6,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,218.44/14,102.16 = 6,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,218.44x = 14,102.16 × 6,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,218.44x = 85,023,614.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,023,614.90/10,218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.61

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