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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.98, 14,234.55 and 6,068.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.98, 14,234.55 and 6,068.78 is: 8,374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.98 : 14,234.55 = 6,068.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.98/14,234.55 = 6,068.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.98x = 14,234.55 × 6,068.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.98x = 86,386,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,386,352.35/10,314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.84

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