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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.46, 14,185.95 and 6,031.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.46, 14,185.95 and 6,031.74 is: 8,320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.46 : 14,185.95 = 6,031.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.46/14,185.95 = 6,031.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.46x = 14,185.95 × 6,031.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.46x = 85,565,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,565,962.05/10,283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.74

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