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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,304.80, 14,220.68 and 6,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,304.80, 14,220.68 and 6,054.72 is: 8,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,304.80 : 14,220.68 = 6,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,304.80/14,220.68 = 6,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,304.80x = 14,220.68 × 6,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,304.80x = 86,102,235.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,102,235.61/10,304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,355.55

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