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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.76, 14,215.20 and 6,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.76, 14,215.20 and 6,049.68 is: 8,347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.76 : 14,215.20 = 6,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.76/14,215.20 = 6,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.76x = 14,215.20 × 6,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.76x = 85,997,411.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,997,411.14/10,301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.84

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