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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,229.59, 14,116.98 and 6,037.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,229.59, 14,116.98 and 6,037.84 is: 8,332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,229.59 : 14,116.98 = 6,037.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,229.59/14,116.98 = 6,037.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,229.59x = 14,116.98 × 6,037.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,229.59x = 85,236,066.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,236,066.52/10,229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.31

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