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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,285.92, 14,194.66 and 6,037.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,285.92, 14,194.66 and 6,037.04 is: 8,331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,285.92 : 14,194.66 = 6,037.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,285.92/14,194.66 = 6,037.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,285.92x = 14,194.66 × 6,037.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,285.92x = 85,693,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,693,730.21/10,285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.17

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