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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,231.09, 14,119.05 and 6,039.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,231.09, 14,119.05 and 6,039.34 is: 8,334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,231.09 : 14,119.05 = 6,039.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,231.09/14,119.05 = 6,039.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,231.09x = 14,119.05 × 6,039.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,231.09x = 85,269,743.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,269,743.43/10,231.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.38

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