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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,308.67, 14,225.97 and 6,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,308.67, 14,225.97 and 6,062.52 is: 8,366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,308.67 : 14,225.97 = 6,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,308.67/14,225.97 = 6,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,308.67x = 14,225.97 × 6,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,308.67x = 86,245,227.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,245,227.64/10,308.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.28

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