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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.12, 14,113.28 and 6,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.12, 14,113.28 and 6,034.72 is: 8,329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.12 : 14,113.28 = 6,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.12/14,113.28 = 6,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.12x = 14,113.28 × 6,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.12x = 85,169,693.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,169,693.08/10,225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.46

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