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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.24, 14,206.56 and 6,103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.24, 14,206.56 and 6,103.52 is: 8,419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.24 : 14,206.56 = 6,103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.24/14,206.56 = 6,103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.24x = 14,206.56 × 6,103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.24x = 86,710,023.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,710,023.09/10,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,419.89

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