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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.46, 14,270.12 and 6,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.46, 14,270.12 and 6,093.20 is: 8,407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.46 : 14,270.12 = 6,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.46/14,270.12 = 6,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.46x = 14,270.12 × 6,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.46x = 86,950,723.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,950,723.24/10,342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,407.16

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