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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.46, 14,185.71 and 6,033.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.46, 14,185.71 and 6,033.03 is: 8,325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.46 : 14,185.71 = 6,033.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.46/14,185.71 = 6,033.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.46x = 14,185.71 × 6,033.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.46x = 85,582,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,582,814.00/10,279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.62

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