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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.04, 14,201.28 and 6,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.04, 14,201.28 and 6,042.24 is: 8,337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.04 : 14,201.28 = 6,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.04/14,201.28 = 6,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.04x = 14,201.28 × 6,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.04x = 85,807,542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,807,542.07/10,292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.27

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