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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,309.62, 14,227.62 and 6,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,309.62, 14,227.62 and 6,060.62 is: 8,363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,309.62 : 14,227.62 = 6,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,309.62/14,227.62 = 6,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,309.62x = 14,227.62 × 6,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,309.62x = 86,228,198.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,228,198.32/10,309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.86

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