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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.82, 14,190.49 and 6,037.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.82, 14,190.49 and 6,037.17 is: 8,331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.82 : 14,190.49 = 6,037.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.82/14,190.49 = 6,037.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.82x = 14,190.49 × 6,037.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.82x = 85,670,354.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,670,354.85/10,282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.41

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