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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.49, 14,257.97 and 6,140.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.49, 14,257.97 and 6,140.77 is: 8,471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.49 : 14,257.97 = 6,140.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.49/14,257.97 = 6,140.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.49x = 14,257.97 × 6,140.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.49x = 87,554,883.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,554,883.73/10,335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,471.29

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