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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.32, 14,233.92 and 6,123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.32, 14,233.92 and 6,123.52 is: 8,452.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.32 : 14,233.92 = 6,123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.32/14,233.92 = 6,123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.32x = 14,233.92 × 6,123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.32x = 87,161,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,161,693.80/10,312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,452.19

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