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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.06, 14,222.45 and 6,114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.06, 14,222.45 and 6,114.50 is: 8,437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.06 : 14,222.45 = 6,114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.06/14,222.45 = 6,114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.06x = 14,222.45 × 6,114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.06x = 86,963,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,963,170.53/10,307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,437.24

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