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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.12, 14,131.38 and 6,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.12, 14,131.38 and 6,049.24 is: 8,347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.12 : 14,131.38 = 6,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.12/14,131.38 = 6,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.12x = 14,131.38 × 6,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.12x = 85,484,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,484,109.15/10,240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.96

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