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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.49, 14,202.26 and 6,041.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.49, 14,202.26 and 6,041.71 is: 8,337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.49 : 14,202.26 = 6,041.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.49/14,202.26 = 6,041.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.49x = 14,202.26 × 6,041.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.49x = 85,805,936.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,805,936.26/10,291.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.56

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