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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.12, 14,207.44 and 6,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.12, 14,207.44 and 6,049.20 is: 8,348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.12 : 14,207.44 = 6,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.12/14,207.44 = 6,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.12x = 14,207.44 × 6,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.12x = 85,943,646.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,943,646.05/10,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.00

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