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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,332.70, 14,260.34 and 6,140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,332.70, 14,260.34 and 6,140.94 is: 8,475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,332.70 : 14,260.34 = 6,140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,332.70/14,260.34 = 6,140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,332.70x = 14,260.34 × 6,140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,332.70x = 87,571,892.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,571,892.32/10,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,475.22

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