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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.62, 14,226.76 and 6,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.62, 14,226.76 and 6,061.32 is: 8,362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.62 : 14,226.76 = 6,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.62/14,226.76 = 6,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.62x = 14,226.76 × 6,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.62x = 86,232,944.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,232,944.92/10,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.70

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