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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.60, 14,259.28 and 6,141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.60, 14,259.28 and 6,141.28 is: 8,474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.60 : 14,259.28 = 6,141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.60/14,259.28 = 6,141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.60x = 14,259.28 × 6,141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.60x = 87,570,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,570,231.08/10,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,474.32

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