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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.97, 14,242.19 and 6,068.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.97, 14,242.19 and 6,068.85 is: 8,377.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.97 : 14,242.19 = 6,068.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.97/14,242.19 = 6,068.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.97x = 14,242.19 × 6,068.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.97x = 86,433,631.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,433,631.03/10,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.00

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