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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,234.84, 14,127.73 and 6,043.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,234.84, 14,127.73 and 6,043.09 is: 8,341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,234.84 : 14,127.73 = 6,043.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,234.84/14,127.73 = 6,043.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,234.84x = 14,127.73 × 6,043.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,234.84x = 85,375,143.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,375,143.89/10,234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.62

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