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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.24, 14,224.34 and 6,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.24, 14,224.34 and 6,058.24 is: 8,360.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.24 : 14,224.34 = 6,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.24/14,224.34 = 6,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.24x = 14,224.34 × 6,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.24x = 86,174,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,174,498.49/10,307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.58

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