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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.08, 14,211.70 and 6,106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.08, 14,211.70 and 6,106.12 is: 8,427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.08 : 14,211.70 = 6,106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.08/14,211.70 = 6,106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.08x = 14,211.70 × 6,106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.08x = 86,778,345.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,778,345.60/10,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,427.47

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