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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.92, 14,248.44 and 6,076.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.92, 14,248.44 and 6,076.12 is: 8,385.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.92 : 14,248.44 = 6,076.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.92/14,248.44 = 6,076.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.92x = 14,248.44 × 6,076.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.92x = 86,575,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,575,231.25/10,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,385.08

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