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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.94, 14,273.55 and 6,151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.94, 14,273.55 and 6,151.98 is: 8,491.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.94 : 14,273.55 = 6,151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.94/14,273.55 = 6,151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.94x = 14,273.55 × 6,151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.94x = 87,810,594.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,810,594.13/10,340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,491.55

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