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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.31, 14,140.58 and 6,054.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.31, 14,140.58 and 6,054.75 is: 8,355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.31 : 14,140.58 = 6,054.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.31/14,140.58 = 6,054.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.31x = 14,140.58 × 6,054.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.31x = 85,617,646.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,617,646.48/10,247.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,355.13

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