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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.53, 14,247.17 and 6,129.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.53, 14,247.17 and 6,129.97 is: 8,460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.53 : 14,247.17 = 6,129.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.53/14,247.17 = 6,129.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.53x = 14,247.17 × 6,129.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.53x = 87,334,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,334,694.04/10,322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,460.59

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