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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.10, 14,048.82 and 10,060.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.10, 14,048.82 and 10,060.29 is: 13,792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.10 : 14,048.82 = 10,060.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.10/14,048.82 = 10,060.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.10x = 14,048.82 × 10,060.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.10x = 141,335,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,335,203.36/10,247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.70

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