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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.34, 14,227.76 and 6,062.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.34, 14,227.76 and 6,062.04 is: 8,363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.34 : 14,227.76 = 6,062.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.34/14,227.76 = 6,062.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.34x = 14,227.76 × 6,062.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.34x = 86,249,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,249,265.39/10,312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.70

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