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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.85, 14,048.48 and 10,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.85, 14,048.48 and 10,060.04 is: 13,792.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.85 : 14,048.48 = 10,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.85/14,048.48 = 10,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.85x = 14,048.48 × 10,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.85x = 141,328,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,328,245.59/10,246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.37

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