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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.36, 14,260.08 and 6,141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.36, 14,260.08 and 6,141.52 is: 8,475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.36 : 14,260.08 = 6,141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.36/14,260.08 = 6,141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.36x = 14,260.08 × 6,141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.36x = 87,578,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,578,566.52/10,333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,475.32

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