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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.98, 14,269.45 and 6,091.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.98, 14,269.45 and 6,091.79 is: 8,406.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.98 : 14,269.45 = 6,091.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.98/14,269.45 = 6,091.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.98x = 14,269.45 × 6,091.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.98x = 86,926,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,926,492.82/10,340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.02

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