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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.07, 14,201.38 and 6,042.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.07, 14,201.38 and 6,042.06 is: 8,337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.07 : 14,201.38 = 6,042.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.07/14,201.38 = 6,042.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.07x = 14,201.38 × 6,042.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.07x = 85,805,590.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,805,590.04/10,291.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.87

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