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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.52, 14,143.74 and 6,054.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.52, 14,143.74 and 6,054.50 is: 8,357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.52 : 14,143.74 = 6,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.52/14,143.74 = 6,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.52x = 14,143.74 × 6,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.52x = 85,633,273.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,633,273.83/10,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,357.30

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