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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.10, 14,047.45 and 10,059.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.10, 14,047.45 and 10,059.29 is: 13,791.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.10 : 14,047.45 = 10,059.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.10/14,047.45 = 10,059.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.10x = 14,047.45 × 10,059.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.10x = 141,307,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,307,358.89/10,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,791.34

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