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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.46, 14,270.76 and 6,091.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.46, 14,270.76 and 6,091.56 is: 8,406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.46 : 14,270.76 = 6,091.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.46/14,270.76 = 6,091.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.46x = 14,270.76 × 6,091.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.46x = 86,931,190.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,931,190.79/10,340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.90

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