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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.11, 14,187.98 and 6,089.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.11, 14,187.98 and 6,089.09 is: 8,402.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.11 : 14,187.98 = 6,089.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.11/14,187.98 = 6,089.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.11x = 14,187.98 × 6,089.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.11x = 86,391,856.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,391,856.69/10,281.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,402.97

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