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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.06, 14,227.73 and 6,061.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.06, 14,227.73 and 6,061.61 is: 8,364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.06 : 14,227.73 = 6,061.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.06/14,227.73 = 6,061.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.06x = 14,227.73 × 6,061.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.06x = 86,242,898.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,242,898.41/10,310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.92

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