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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,280.61, 14,187.29 and 6,088.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,280.61, 14,187.29 and 6,088.59 is: 8,402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,280.61 : 14,187.29 = 6,088.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,280.61/14,187.29 = 6,088.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,280.61x = 14,187.29 × 6,088.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,280.61x = 86,380,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,380,561.58/10,280.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,402.28

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