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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.08, 14,232.94 and 6,065.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.08, 14,232.94 and 6,065.80 is: 8,368.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.08 : 14,232.94 = 6,065.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.08/14,232.94 = 6,065.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.08x = 14,232.94 × 6,065.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.08x = 86,334,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,334,167.45/10,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,368.89

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