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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.34, 14,187.16 and 6,088.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.34, 14,187.16 and 6,088.60 is: 8,402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.34 : 14,187.16 = 6,088.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.34/14,187.16 = 6,088.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.34x = 14,187.16 × 6,088.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.34x = 86,379,942.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,379,942.38/10,280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,402.44

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