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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.43, 14,235.09 and 6,066.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.43, 14,235.09 and 6,066.95 is: 8,372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.43 : 14,235.09 = 6,066.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.43/14,235.09 = 6,066.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.43x = 14,235.09 × 6,066.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.43x = 86,363,485.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,363,485.35/10,315.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,372.26

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