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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.48, 14,184.51 and 6,031.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.48, 14,184.51 and 6,031.94 is: 8,322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.48 : 14,184.51 = 6,031.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.48/14,184.51 = 6,031.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.48x = 14,184.51 × 6,031.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.48x = 85,560,113.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,560,113.25/10,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.58

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