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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,236.40, 14,127.96 and 6,046.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,236.40, 14,127.96 and 6,046.72 is: 8,345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,236.40 : 14,127.96 = 6,046.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,236.40/14,127.96 = 6,046.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,236.40x = 14,127.96 × 6,046.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,236.40x = 85,427,818.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,427,818.29/10,236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,345.49

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