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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,279.96, 14,185.80 and 6,030.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,279.96, 14,185.80 and 6,030.43 is: 8,321.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,279.96 : 14,185.80 = 6,030.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,279.96/14,185.80 = 6,030.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,279.96x = 14,185.80 × 6,030.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,279.96x = 85,546,473.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,546,473.89/10,279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.67

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