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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.34, 14,131.86 and 6,048.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.34, 14,131.86 and 6,048.59 is: 8,347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.34 : 14,131.86 = 6,048.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.34/14,131.86 = 6,048.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.34x = 14,131.86 × 6,048.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.34x = 85,477,827.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,477,827.08/10,240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.17

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