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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.84, 14,229.27 and 6,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.84, 14,229.27 and 6,061.12 is: 8,364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.84 : 14,229.27 = 6,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.84/14,229.27 = 6,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.84x = 14,229.27 × 6,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.84x = 86,245,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,245,353.50/10,310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.53

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