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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.42, 14,229.60 and 6,063.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.42, 14,229.60 and 6,063.16 is: 8,366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.42 : 14,229.60 = 6,063.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.42/14,229.60 = 6,063.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.42x = 14,229.60 × 6,063.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.42x = 86,276,341.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,276,341.54/10,312.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.26

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