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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.63, 14,220.36 and 6,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.63, 14,220.36 and 6,057.72 is: 8,358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.63 : 14,220.36 = 6,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.63/14,220.36 = 6,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.63x = 14,220.36 × 6,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.63x = 86,142,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,142,959.18/10,305.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.83

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