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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,338.06, 14,266.62 and 6,145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,338.06, 14,266.62 and 6,145.50 is: 8,480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,338.06 : 14,266.62 = 6,145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,338.06/14,266.62 = 6,145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,338.06x = 14,266.62 × 6,145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,338.06x = 87,675,513.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,675,513.21/10,338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,480.85

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