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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.01, 14,284.89 and 6,099.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.01, 14,284.89 and 6,099.84 is: 8,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.01 : 14,284.89 = 6,099.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.01/14,284.89 = 6,099.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.01x = 14,284.89 × 6,099.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.01x = 87,135,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,135,543.42/10,349.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,419.70

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