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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,337.59, 14,265.97 and 6,145.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,337.59, 14,265.97 and 6,145.03 is: 8,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,337.59 : 14,265.97 = 6,145.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,337.59/14,265.97 = 6,145.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,337.59x = 14,265.97 × 6,145.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,337.59x = 87,664,850.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,664,850.66/10,337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,480.20

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