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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.08, 14,186.70 and 6,034.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.08, 14,186.70 and 6,034.18 is: 8,327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.08 : 14,186.70 = 6,034.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.08/14,186.70 = 6,034.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.08x = 14,186.70 × 6,034.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.08x = 85,605,101.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,605,101.41/10,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.28

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