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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.18, 14,259.36 and 6,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.18, 14,259.36 and 6,142 is: 8,473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.18 : 14,259.36 = 6,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.18/14,259.36 = 6,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.18x = 14,259.36 × 6,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.18x = 87,580,989.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,580,989.12/10,336.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,473.25

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