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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.10, 14,186.66 and 6,031.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.10, 14,186.66 and 6,031.23 is: 8,323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.10 : 14,186.66 = 6,031.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.10/14,186.66 = 6,031.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.10x = 14,186.66 × 6,031.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.10x = 85,563,005.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,563,005.84/10,280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.17

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