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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.24, 14,264.52 and 6,145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.24, 14,264.52 and 6,145.52 is: 8,477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.24 : 14,264.52 = 6,145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.24/14,264.52 = 6,145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.24x = 14,264.52 × 6,145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.24x = 87,662,892.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,662,892.95/10,340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,477.84

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