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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.09, 14,228.81 and 6,062.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.09, 14,228.81 and 6,062.79 is: 8,364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.09 : 14,228.81 = 6,062.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.09/14,228.81 = 6,062.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.09x = 14,228.81 × 6,062.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.09x = 86,266,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,266,256.67/10,313.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.74

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