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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.92, 14,274.35 and 6,155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.92, 14,274.35 and 6,155.17 is: 8,491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.92 : 14,274.35 = 6,155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.92/14,274.35 = 6,155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.92x = 14,274.35 × 6,155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.92x = 87,861,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,861,050.89/10,346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,491.52

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