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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.70, 14,198.94 and 6,041.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.70, 14,198.94 and 6,041.34 is: 8,336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.70 : 14,198.94 = 6,041.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.70/14,198.94 = 6,041.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.70x = 14,198.94 × 6,041.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.70x = 85,780,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,780,624.18/10,289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.55

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