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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,318.55, 14,238.81 and 6,069.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,318.55, 14,238.81 and 6,069.78 is: 8,375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,318.55 : 14,238.81 = 6,069.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,318.55/14,238.81 = 6,069.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,318.55x = 14,238.81 × 6,069.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,318.55x = 86,426,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,426,444.16/10,318.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,375.84

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