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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.06, 14,189.04 and 6,089.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.06, 14,189.04 and 6,089.50 is: 8,403.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.06 : 14,189.04 = 6,089.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.06/14,189.04 = 6,089.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.06x = 14,189.04 × 6,089.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.06x = 86,404,159.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,404,159.08/10,282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,403.39

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