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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,231.05, 14,110.43 and 6,035.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,231.05, 14,110.43 and 6,035.25 is: 8,323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,231.05 : 14,110.43 = 6,035.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,231.05/14,110.43 = 6,035.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,231.05x = 14,110.43 × 6,035.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,231.05x = 85,159,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,159,942.48/10,231.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.68

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