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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.78, 14,143.80 and 6,001.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.78, 14,143.80 and 6,001.14 is: 8,281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.78 : 14,143.80 = 6,001.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.78/14,143.80 = 6,001.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.78x = 14,143.80 × 6,001.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.78x = 84,878,923.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,878,923.93/10,248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.86

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