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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.51, 14,278.68 and 6,095.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.51, 14,278.68 and 6,095.35 is: 8,413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.51 : 14,278.68 = 6,095.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.51/14,278.68 = 6,095.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.51x = 14,278.68 × 6,095.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.51x = 87,033,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,033,569.99/10,344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.50

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