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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.60, 14,049.51 and 10,060.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.60, 14,049.51 and 10,060.79 is: 13,793.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.60 : 14,049.51 = 10,060.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.60/14,049.51 = 10,060.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.60x = 14,049.51 × 10,060.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.60x = 141,349,099.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,349,099.47/10,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.39

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