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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.41, 14,243.38 and 6,128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.41, 14,243.38 and 6,128.66 is: 8,458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.41 : 14,243.38 = 6,128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.41/14,243.38 = 6,128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.41x = 14,243.38 × 6,128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.41x = 87,292,731.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,292,731.41/10,320.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,458.27

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