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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,249.01, 14,147.17 and 6,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,249.01, 14,147.17 and 6,001.44 is: 8,284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,249.01 : 14,147.17 = 6,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,249.01/14,147.17 = 6,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,249.01x = 14,147.17 × 6,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,249.01x = 84,903,321.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,903,321.19/10,249.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.05

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