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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.08, 14,139.45 and 6,000.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.08, 14,139.45 and 6,000.06 is: 8,280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.08 : 14,139.45 = 6,000.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.08/14,139.45 = 6,000.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.08x = 14,139.45 × 6,000.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.08x = 84,837,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,837,548.37/10,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.00

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