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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,303.76, 14,219.70 and 6,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,303.76, 14,219.70 and 6,055.06 is: 8,356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,303.76 : 14,219.70 = 6,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,303.76/14,219.70 = 6,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,303.76x = 14,219.70 × 6,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,303.76x = 86,101,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,101,136.68/10,303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.28

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