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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,231.04, 14,118.32 and 6,038.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,231.04, 14,118.32 and 6,038.56 is: 8,332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,231.04 : 14,118.32 = 6,038.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,231.04/14,118.32 = 6,038.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,231.04x = 14,118.32 × 6,038.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,231.04x = 85,254,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,254,322.42/10,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.91

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