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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.32, 14,187.78 and 6,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.32, 14,187.78 and 6,033.20 is: 8,323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.32 : 14,187.78 = 6,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.32/14,187.78 = 6,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.32x = 14,187.78 × 6,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.32x = 85,597,714.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,597,714.30/10,284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.13

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