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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.52, 14,211.51 and 6,050.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.52, 14,211.51 and 6,050.01 is: 8,348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.52 : 14,211.51 = 6,050.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.52/14,211.51 = 6,050.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.52x = 14,211.51 × 6,050.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.52x = 85,979,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,979,777.62/10,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.75

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