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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.73, 14,246.57 and 6,130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.73, 14,246.57 and 6,130.98 is: 8,461.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.73 : 14,246.57 = 6,130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.73/14,246.57 = 6,130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.73x = 14,246.57 × 6,130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.73x = 87,345,451.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,345,451.07/10,322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,461.47

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