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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.55, 14,181.15 and 6,030.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.55, 14,181.15 and 6,030.85 is: 8,319.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.55 : 14,181.15 = 6,030.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.55/14,181.15 = 6,030.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.55x = 14,181.15 × 6,030.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.55x = 85,524,353.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,524,353.02/10,279.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.85

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