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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.24, 14,233.92 and 6,125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.24, 14,233.92 and 6,125.76 is: 8,453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.24 : 14,233.92 = 6,125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.24/14,233.92 = 6,125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.24x = 14,233.92 × 6,125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.24x = 87,193,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,193,577.78/10,314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,453.71

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