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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,236.48, 14,128.56 and 6,045.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,236.48, 14,128.56 and 6,045.36 is: 8,343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,236.48 : 14,128.56 = 6,045.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,236.48/14,128.56 = 6,045.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,236.48x = 14,128.56 × 6,045.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,236.48x = 85,412,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,412,231.48/10,236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.91

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