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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.82, 14,246.13 and 6,071.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.82, 14,246.13 and 6,071.83 is: 8,381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.82 : 14,246.13 = 6,071.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.82/14,246.13 = 6,071.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.82x = 14,246.13 × 6,071.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.82x = 86,500,079.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,500,079.52/10,320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.12

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