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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.87, 14,209.02 and 6,049.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.87, 14,209.02 and 6,049.53 is: 8,345.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.87 : 14,209.02 = 6,049.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.87/14,209.02 = 6,049.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.87x = 14,209.02 × 6,049.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.87x = 85,957,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,957,892.76/10,299.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,345.53

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