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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.48, 14,185.89 and 6,032.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,281.48, 14,185.89 and 6,032.94 is: 8,323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,281.48 : 14,185.89 = 6,032.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,281.48/14,185.89 = 6,032.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,281.48x = 14,185.89 × 6,032.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,281.48x = 85,582,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,582,623.22/10,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.96

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