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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.56, 14,201.70 and 6,045.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.56, 14,201.70 and 6,045.72 is: 8,340.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.56 : 14,201.70 = 6,045.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.56/14,201.70 = 6,045.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.56x = 14,201.70 × 6,045.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.56x = 85,859,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,859,501.72/10,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,340.28

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