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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.59, 14,227.75 and 6,061.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.59, 14,227.75 and 6,061.79 is: 8,364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.59 : 14,227.75 = 6,061.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.59/14,227.75 = 6,061.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.59x = 14,227.75 × 6,061.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.59x = 86,245,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,245,632.67/10,310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.76

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