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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.52, 14,235.94 and 6,124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.52, 14,235.94 and 6,124.04 is: 8,450.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.52 : 14,235.94 = 6,124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.52/14,235.94 = 6,124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.52x = 14,235.94 × 6,124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.52x = 87,181,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,181,466.00/10,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,450.67

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