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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.02, 14,280.30 and 6,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.02, 14,280.30 and 6,156 is: 8,495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.02 : 14,280.30 = 6,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.02/14,280.30 = 6,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.02x = 14,280.30 × 6,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.02x = 87,909,526.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,909,526.80/10,348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,495.30

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