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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,278.52, 14,187.84 and 6,030.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,278.52, 14,187.84 and 6,030.92 is: 8,324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,278.52 : 14,187.84 = 6,030.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,278.52/14,187.84 = 6,030.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,278.52x = 14,187.84 × 6,030.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,278.52x = 85,565,728.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,565,728.01/10,278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,324.71

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