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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.54, 14,242.40 and 6,071.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.54, 14,242.40 and 6,071.75 is: 8,379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.54 : 14,242.40 = 6,071.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.54/14,242.40 = 6,071.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.54x = 14,242.40 × 6,071.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.54x = 86,476,292.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,476,292.20/10,320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.05

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