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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.52, 14,223.06 and 6,057.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.52, 14,223.06 and 6,057.99 is: 8,359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.52 : 14,223.06 = 6,057.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.52/14,223.06 = 6,057.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.52x = 14,223.06 × 6,057.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.52x = 86,163,155.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,163,155.25/10,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,359.25

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