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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,311.75, 14,233.91 and 6,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,311.75, 14,233.91 and 6,120 is: 8,447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,311.75 : 14,233.91 = 6,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,311.75/14,233.91 = 6,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,311.75x = 14,233.91 × 6,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,311.75x = 87,111,498.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,111,498.60/10,311.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,447.79

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