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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,236.70, 14,121.03 and 6,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,236.70, 14,121.03 and 6,044.14 is: 8,337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,236.70 : 14,121.03 = 6,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,236.70/14,121.03 = 6,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,236.70x = 14,121.03 × 6,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,236.70x = 85,349,482.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,349,482.26/10,236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.60

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