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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.47, 14,230.33 and 6,063.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.47, 14,230.33 and 6,063.66 is: 8,367.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.47 : 14,230.33 = 6,063.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.47/14,230.33 = 6,063.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.47x = 14,230.33 × 6,063.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.47x = 86,287,882.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,287,882.81/10,312.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,367.33

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