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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.76, 14,216.58 and 6,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.76, 14,216.58 and 6,050.68 is: 8,349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.76 : 14,216.58 = 6,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.76/14,216.58 = 6,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.76x = 14,216.58 × 6,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.76x = 86,019,976.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,019,976.27/10,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,349.22

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