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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.70, 14,130.66 and 6,051.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.70, 14,130.66 and 6,051.14 is: 8,347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.70 : 14,130.66 = 6,051.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.70/14,130.66 = 6,051.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.70x = 14,130.66 × 6,051.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.70x = 85,506,601.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,506,601.95/10,243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.24

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