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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,290.57, 14,200.69 and 6,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,290.57, 14,200.69 and 6,041.56 is: 8,337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,290.57 : 14,200.69 = 6,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,290.57/14,200.69 = 6,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,290.57x = 14,200.69 × 6,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,290.57x = 85,794,320.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,794,320.68/10,290.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.18

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