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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,239.98, 14,133.39 and 6,048.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,239.98, 14,133.39 and 6,048.86 is: 8,348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,239.98 : 14,133.39 = 6,048.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,239.98/14,133.39 = 6,048.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,239.98x = 14,133.39 × 6,048.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,239.98x = 85,490,897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,490,897.44/10,239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.74

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