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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,290.96, 14,201.58 and 6,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,290.96, 14,201.58 and 6,041.04 is: 8,336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,290.96 : 14,201.58 = 6,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,290.96/14,201.58 = 6,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,290.96x = 14,201.58 × 6,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,290.96x = 85,792,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,792,312.84/10,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.67

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