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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316, 14,230 and 6,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316, 14,230 and 6,124 is: 8,447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316 : 14,230 = 6,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316/14,230 = 6,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316x = 14,230 × 6,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316x = 87,144,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,144,520/10,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,447.51

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