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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.09, 14,113.53 and 6,035.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.09, 14,113.53 and 6,035.34 is: 8,328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.09 : 14,113.53 = 6,035.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.09/14,113.53 = 6,035.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.09x = 14,113.53 × 6,035.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.09x = 85,179,952.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,179,952.15/10,227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.86

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