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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.62, 14,205.96 and 6,045.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.62, 14,205.96 and 6,045.36 is: 8,342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.62 : 14,205.96 = 6,045.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.62/14,205.96 = 6,045.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.62x = 14,205.96 × 6,045.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.62x = 85,880,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,880,142.35/10,294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.24

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