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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.84, 14,228.45 and 6,062.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.84, 14,228.45 and 6,062.54 is: 8,364.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.84 : 14,228.45 = 6,062.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.84/14,228.45 = 6,062.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.84x = 14,228.45 × 6,062.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.84x = 86,260,547.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,260,547.26/10,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.39

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