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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.68, 14,190.24 and 6,036.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.68, 14,190.24 and 6,036.93 is: 8,331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.68 : 14,190.24 = 6,036.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.68/14,190.24 = 6,036.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.68x = 14,190.24 × 6,036.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.68x = 85,665,485.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,665,485.56/10,282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.05

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