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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,287.72, 14,190.60 and 6,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,287.72, 14,190.60 and 6,093 is: 8,404.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,287.72 : 14,190.60 = 6,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,287.72/14,190.60 = 6,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,287.72x = 14,190.60 × 6,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,287.72x = 86,463,325.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,463,325.80/10,287.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,404.52

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