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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.75, 14,235.29 and 6,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.75, 14,235.29 and 6,121 is: 8,449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.75 : 14,235.29 = 6,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.75/14,235.29 = 6,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.75x = 14,235.29 × 6,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.75x = 87,134,210.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,134,210.09/10,312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,449.17

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