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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,307.67, 14,224.59 and 6,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,307.67, 14,224.59 and 6,061.52 is: 8,364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,307.67 : 14,224.59 = 6,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,307.67/14,224.59 = 6,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,307.67x = 14,224.59 × 6,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,307.67x = 86,222,565.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,222,565.65/10,307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.89

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