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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.62, 14,132.07 and 6,049.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.62, 14,132.07 and 6,049.74 is: 8,348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.62 : 14,132.07 = 6,049.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.62/14,132.07 = 6,049.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.62x = 14,132.07 × 6,049.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.62x = 85,495,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,495,349.16/10,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.65

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