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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,291.81, 14,202.71 and 6,042.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,291.81, 14,202.71 and 6,042.04 is: 8,338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,291.81 : 14,202.71 = 6,042.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,291.81/14,202.71 = 6,042.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,291.81x = 14,202.71 × 6,042.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,291.81x = 85,813,341.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,813,341.93/10,291.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.02

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