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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,287.63, 14,195.12 and 6,039.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,287.63, 14,195.12 and 6,039.18 is: 8,333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,287.63 : 14,195.12 = 6,039.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,287.63/14,195.12 = 6,039.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,287.63x = 14,195.12 × 6,039.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,287.63x = 85,726,854.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,726,854.61/10,287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.00

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