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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.59, 14,115.60 and 6,036.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.59, 14,115.60 and 6,036.84 is: 8,330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.59 : 14,115.60 = 6,036.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.59/14,115.60 = 6,036.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.59x = 14,115.60 × 6,036.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.59x = 85,213,618.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,213,618.70/10,228.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.93

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