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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.80, 14,139.36 and 6,054.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.80, 14,139.36 and 6,054.48 is: 8,356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.80 : 14,139.36 = 6,054.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.80/14,139.36 = 6,054.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.80x = 14,139.36 × 6,054.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.80x = 85,606,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,606,472.33/10,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.91

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