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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.50, 14,221.59 and 6,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.50, 14,221.59 and 6,114.56 is: 8,438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.50 : 14,221.59 = 6,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.50/14,221.59 = 6,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.50x = 14,221.59 × 6,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.50x = 86,958,765.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,958,765.35/10,305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,438.09

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