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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.46, 14,187.33 and 6,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.46, 14,187.33 and 6,032.74 is: 8,322.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.46 : 14,187.33 = 6,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.46/14,187.33 = 6,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.46x = 14,187.33 × 6,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.46x = 85,588,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,588,473.18/10,284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.12

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