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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.92, 14,200.32 and 6,096.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.92, 14,200.32 and 6,096.64 is: 8,413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.92 : 14,200.32 = 6,096.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.92/14,200.32 = 6,096.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.92x = 14,200.32 × 6,096.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.92x = 86,574,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,574,238.92/10,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.50

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