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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.75, 14,236.67 and 6,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.75, 14,236.67 and 6,122 is: 8,450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.75 : 14,236.67 = 6,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.75/14,236.67 = 6,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.75x = 14,236.67 × 6,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.75x = 87,156,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,156,893.74/10,313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,450.55

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