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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,231.23, 14,119.16 and 6,041.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,231.23, 14,119.16 and 6,041.55 is: 8,337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,231.23 : 14,119.16 = 6,041.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,231.23/14,119.16 = 6,041.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,231.23x = 14,119.16 × 6,041.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,231.23x = 85,301,580.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,301,580.89/10,231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.37

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