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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,290.90, 14,200.60 and 6,041.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,290.90, 14,200.60 and 6,041.50 is: 8,336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,290.90 : 14,200.60 = 6,041.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,290.90/14,200.60 = 6,041.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,290.90x = 14,200.60 × 6,041.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,290.90x = 85,792,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,792,924.90/10,290.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.78

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