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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.93, 14,191.86 and 6,032.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.93, 14,191.86 and 6,032.82 is: 8,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.93 : 14,191.86 = 6,032.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.93/14,191.86 = 6,032.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.93x = 14,191.86 × 6,032.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.93x = 85,616,936.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,616,936.85/10,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,324.50

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