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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,308.62, 14,226.24 and 6,059.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,308.62, 14,226.24 and 6,059.62 is: 8,362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,308.62 : 14,226.24 = 6,059.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,308.62/14,226.24 = 6,059.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,308.62x = 14,226.24 × 6,059.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,308.62x = 86,205,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,205,608.43/10,308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.48

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